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Scale Dealer/Repairer License Application Checklist

Who Must Have a Scale Dealer/Repairer License?

A person or business must have a Scale Dealer/Repairer license to trade, sell, receive, or repair condemned, rebuilt, or used weighing or measuring devices.

To apply, you must be at least 18 years old.

This description is only a general explanation of who must have a Scale Dealer/Repairer license.

Quick List of Requirements to Apply for a Scale Dealer/Repairer License

See Requirements section for detailed descriptions. Make sure you provide all requirements; otherwise, your application is incomplete. DCWP can only consider complete applications for license issuance.

Basic License Application

Certificate of Approval

Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (if applicable)

License Fee

Submitting your application does not mean your license is automatically approved.

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

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

Requirements

DCWP will deny your application if you do not submit these required documents and information:

Basic License Application.
Online submission: After reviewing the requirements, please click the Apply Online link at the bottom of the page to submit your application.
In-person submission: Download the Basic License Application.

Certificate of Approval
You must visit the DCWP Bureau of Weights and Measures Testing Station located at 245 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn to obtain a Certificate of Approval for your testing equipment (e.g., weight kit). To schedule an inspection:

Email scaleinspection@dcwp.nyc.gov

Fax (718) 349-2576

Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (download)
Required if someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application.

Note: The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms.

License Fee
License Period: 1 year. Expiration Date: February 28

If You File Your Application Between These Dates:
License Fee Option 1
License Fee Option 2

From March 1 to August 28
$60 (Valid for at most 12 months.)
N/A

From August 29 to February 28
$30 (Valid for at most 6 months.)
Pay $90 for license expiring February 28 of the next year. (Valid for at most 18 months.)

Pay by:

Check or money order payable to DCWP. (In person)

Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only). You will be charged a nonrefundable Convenience Fee. (In person or online)

Application Filing Process

File Online

Review requirements and gather all materials.

Click the Apply Online button below to login or create an account to start your online license application.

Important: If you need to file another license application, return to the Apply for a DCWP License page to read requirements and proceed to the next online application.

OR

File In Person
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
By Appointment Only Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Last appointment: 3:30 p.m.

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.

By Email: LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov
By Phone*: Call (212) 436-0441. (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
*This number is to schedule an appointment for in-person service only. For general questions, email onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov.

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

Additional Resources for Scale Dealer/Repairer

For the laws and rules that may affect your business, visit our Laws page.

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

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