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Hotel License Application Checklist

Who Must Have a Hotel License?

You must have a Hotel license if your business operates, owns, leases, or manages a hotel and controls its day-to-day operations, including employment of the people who work at the hotel, by virtue of your ownership, management agreement, lease, or other legal construct.

“Hotel” means a building, as defined in section 12-10 of the New York City zoning resolution, or part of a building, which is legally authorized to have guests occupy rooms.

You must have a separate license for each hotel you operate.

This description is only a general explanation of who must have a Hotel license.

License Requirements

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The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will deny your application if you fail to provide the required documents and information:

Basic License Application

Download Basic License Application
Enter the hotel address as the “Address Where You Operate Your Business.”

Apply Online! Review requirements and click the link at the bottom of the page to submit your application.

Hotel License Application Supplement

The hotel operator must complete the Hotel License Application Supplement. Download Supplement.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (if applicable)

Submit Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.

Sales Tax Identification Number OR Application Confirmation Number (if applicable)

To apply for a Certificate of Authority in order to collect sales tax, visit www.businessexpress.ny.gov.

Granting Authority to Act Affirmation

Required if someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application. The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms. Download Granting Authority to Act Affirmation.

License Fee

License Period: 2 years

Expiration Date: September 30 in Even Years

If You File Your Application Between These Dates:

  • From October 1 in an even year to March 31 in an odd year:
    • Pay $350 for a license expiring September 30 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 24 months.)
  • From April 1 in an odd year to September 30 in an odd year:
    • Pay $262.50 for a license expiring September 30 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 18 months.)
  • From October 1 in an odd year to March 31 in an even year:
    • Pay $175 for a license expiring September 30 of the next or same even year. (Valid for at most 12 months.)
  • From April 1 in an even year to September 30 in an even year:
    • Option 1: Pay $87.50 for a license expiring September 30 of the same even year. (Valid for at most 6 months.)
    • Option 2: Pay $437.50 for a license expiring September 30 of the following even year. (Valid for at most 30 months.)

Pay by:

  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only) (Online or in person)
    You will be charged a nonrefundable Convenience Fee.
  • eCheck (Online)
  • Check or money order payable to DCWP (In person or by mail)

Important Message about Business Certificate

You must have the applicable Business Certificate based on your business’s legal structure. Although DCWP does not require submission of your Business Certificate in order to process your application, DCWP may request this document under section 20-104 of the New York City Administrative Code.

Sole Proprietors

Sole proprietors operating under a name other than your own must have a Business/Assumed Name Certificate.

Partnerships

Partnerships must have a Partnership Certificate and, if applicable, an Assumed Name Certificate for your business.

Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Limited Liability Partnerships

Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Limited Liability Partnerships must register and remain active with the New York State Division of Corporations. You can check your status at www.dos.ny.gov/corps.

Submit Your License Application to DCWP

You can submit your license application online or in person at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center.

  • ONLINE OPTION: After reviewing requirements above, click the Apply Online button below to login or create an account to start your online license application.

Apply Online Button. You will be redirected to a new page


  • IN-PERSON OPTION: Email LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov or call (212) 436-0441. (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) to schedule an appointment to file in person at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center.
    DCWP Licensing Center
    42 Broadway, Lobby
    New York, NY 10004
    NYC Small Business Support Center
    90-27 Sutphin Blvd, 4th Floor
    Jamaica, NY 11435
    By Appointment Only Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Last appointment: 3:30 p.m.

Questions? We’re here to help!

Email: onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov

Phone: (212) 487-4060. (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Free Interpretation Services are available on-site. To request a disability-related accommodation, visit our Accommodations page.

Additional Resources for Hotels

  • For resources to help your business open, operate, and grow, visit nyc.gov/business.

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