Appearance Enhancement Business or Area Renter Application
How do I apply for a license in NYS License Center?
To apply for a license at NYS License Center, you must create an
account or login to your existing account. Follow these steps to apply
for your license online:
• Register for an Account or Login to your account (see “How do
I register for an account within the NYS License Center
(NYSLC)” above)’
• Once you are logged in to NYS License Center, on the ‘Home’
tab select ‘Apply now for a new license or permit’
• Follow the application instructions provided online
• Upload any supporting documentation
• Make payment and print confirmation page
You will be able to log in to your account and view the status of your
application.
How do I create an additional license online?
To apply for an additional license, login to your account and click on
the ‘Manage My Licenses’ tab and then select the ‘Apply now! For a
New License or Permit’ link. Read and accept the terms and
conditions and the system will guide you from there.
How do I renew a license online?
If you have an existing NYS License Center account, three months
before your license is due to expire you will receive a renewal notice
via email. The email contains a link to your account. Click on the
link and proceed through the renewal application.
If you do not have an existing account on NYS License Center, you
will receive your renewal notice via mail three months before your
license is due to expire. This notice will contain instructions for
creating an account on NYS License Center.
What is my User ID for the online system?
When you create your account on My NY.gov, you will create a
unique user ID and use your email address. You will then be able to
access your account via user ID.
How do I update my online account information?
There are two locations you are required to update your online
account information. You need to update your data at My NY.gov
and on your NYS License Center account.
At My NY.gov, see the FAQs for information on managing your
account.
Login to your NYS License Center account, on the top row you will
see a link titled ‘Manage My Licenses’. From there you will be able
to update your account information by completing a contact change
amendment.
DOS 0035-f-a (Rev. 04/18)
How is the Shop Owner Affirmation completed
online?
If the shop owner has an online account through NYS License Center
they will receive an email containing instructions for completing the
affirmation online. If the shop owner does not have an online
account, the Area Renter applicant
will be instructed to upload the
shop owner affirmation certification.
How do I close my business online?
• To close your business online, you first need to login to
your account
• Click on the ‘Manage My Licenses’ tab
• Your list of licenses is displayed, click the business you
want to close and click the ‘Amendment’ link
• Select ‘Close Business Amendment’
• Complete the application as directed
• You will receive an email confirming the closure of your
business
PRIVACY NOTIFICATION
Do I need to provide my Social Security and federal
ID numbers on the application?
Yes, if you have a social security number or Federal ID number, you
are required to provide this number. If you do not have a social
security number or Federal ID number, please provide a written
explanation.
The Department of State is required to collect the federal Social
Security and Employer Identification numbers of all licensees. The
authority to request and maintain such personal information is found
in §5 of the Tax Law and §3-503 of the General Obligations Law.
Disclosure by you is mandatory. The information is collected to
enable the Department of Taxation and Finance to identify
individuals, businesses and others who have been delinquent in filing
tax returns or may have underestimated their tax liabilities and to
generally identify persons affected by the taxes administered by the
Commissioner of Taxation and Finance. It will be used for tax
administration purposes and any other purpose authorized by the Tax
Law and may also be used by child support enforcement agencies or
their authorized representatives of this or other states established
pursuant to the Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, to establish,
modify or enforce an order of support, but will not be available to the
public. A written explanation is required where no number is
provided. This information will be maintained in the Licensing
Information System by the Director of Administration and
Management, at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue,
Albany, NY 12231-0001.
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