§ 5-29 License Amendments.
RCNY § 5-29
(a)All verifying documents shall be submitted to the License Division. Originals of all verifying documents shall, upon the License Division's request, be made available to the License Division for review. After the original documents have been reviewed, they shall be returned to the licensee.
(1)Premises Residence and Carry License - address changes.
(i)If the licensee has moved, they shall change the address listed on their license. The licensee shall request the change by email to [email protected] or via the online application portal no later than ten (10) calendar days after their change becomes effective. The licensee shall provide their license and verifying documents such as current utility bills. Any and all verifying documents shall include the licensee's name and the licensee's new address.
(ii)If the licensee has relocated outside of New York City, they shall follow the instructions for "Cancellation" or request a reclassification to a non-resident Carry license, as may be appropriate.
(2)Premises Business Licenses - address changes. If the licensee's business name, principals, corporate officers (if a corporation), and the nature of their business remain the same, but they have changed their business location, the licensee shall within ten (10) calendar days, provide the License Division with a copy of a current utility bill verifying the name and new address of the business, and other verifying documents substantiating the move. This transaction shall be conducted by email to [email protected] or via the online application portal. If the nature of the licensee's business has changed, the licensee shall follow the instructions for "Cancellation." (3) Premises Business name changes.
(iii)If the nature of the licensee's business has changed they shall follow the instructions for Cancellation.
(4)"Special" Carry Handgun License Changes. Licensees shall call telephone number (646) 610-5560, for specific instructions. However, the licensee's basic County Handgun License shall be amended prior to requesting any amendment of their New York City "Special Handgun License." (5) Individual name changes.
(b)New business.
(3)New applications shall not be accepted without proof of the surrender of the old license and proof of the proper disposal or surrender of the handgun(s).
(c)Failure to make proper notification of any of the above changes to the License Division shall result in immediate cancellation of the license.
(d)All License Types - Email address changes. All licensees shall immediately notify the License Division via the online application portal of any change in their email address. (Amended City Record 12/16/2022, eff. 12/16/2022; amended City Record 12/6/2024, eff. 1/5/2025)
