DCA Licensing Center 42 Broadway, 5th
Floor New York, NY 10004 For more information, call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK
outside of New York City).
LICENSE DESCRIPTION: You must have a Pedicab
Driver license if you drive or propel a pedicab for hire to passengers within
the City of New York. Pedicab Driver applicants must be at least 18 years old.
This description is only a general explanation of which individuals need to have
a Pedicab Driver license.
Note: New York City businesses must comply with all relevant
federal, state, and City laws and rules. All laws and rules of the City of New
York, including the Consumer Protection Law and Rules, are accessible using the
Public Access
Portal.
Please note that businesses are responsible for knowing and complying with
the most current laws, including any City Council amendments. The Department of
Consumer Affairs (DCA) is not responsible for errors or omissions in the
handout. The information is not legal advice. You can only obtain legal advice
from a lawyer.
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS:
When You
File Your DCA License Application: Below are requirements when filing
your license application:
Granting Authority to Act Form (download)
If this application will be filed by someone other than
the license applicant, the person filing the application must submit a
Granting Authority to Act Form.
Current Driver's License You must hold a motor vehicle driver’s
license that is valid under New York State law, and that proves you are at
least 18 years old, as required by New York State law. Valid licenses
include:
licenses issued by New York State
licenses issued by other U.S. states, U.S. territories, Federal
districts, and other countries unless you are or become a resident of
New York State
Note: An international driving permit is
not a driver’s license.
For information on New York State requirements
for a valid driver’s license, visit the Department of Motor Vehicles online
at http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm
Requirements for Holders of Non-New York State Driver’s
Licenses:
If you become a resident of New York State, State law requires that you
get a New York State driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a New York
State resident.
If you are not a resident of New York State and possess a valid driver’s
license from another state, territory, Federal district, or another country,
you must submit to DCA with your application:
a Certified Abstract of your driving record issued
within the last 30 days from the State Department of Motor Vehicles,
territory, district, country (or political subdivision) that issued your
license that demonstrates the license is valid and in full force and
effect OR
other certified proof issued within the last 30 days from the
territory, district, or country (or political subdivision) that issued
your license that demonstrates that the license is valid and in full force
and effect
Note: You may be required periodically to submit abstracts or other proof
to demonstrate that your license remains valid and in full force and
effect.
License Fee The License Fee
must be paid by credit card, money order, or check. Cards accepted include
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card. Checks or money orders
must be payable to NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. The chart below lists
the amount due depending upon when your license application is
filed.
Pedicab Driver License
License Term
License Expiration Date
If You File Your Application Between These Dates:
Your License Fee is:
1 year
April 30
From May 1 to November 1
$35
From November 2 to April 30
$18
APPLICATION FILING
PROCESS:
IN-PERSON
SUBMISSION: Applications must be filed in person
at the DCA Licensing Center at the address above between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on
Wednesday.
