Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC RCNY § 5-31?

Quick Answer

(a) If the licensee's license was lost or stolen, the licensee shall report the loss/theft to the "Precinct of Occurrence" and obtain a "Complaint Report Number." (1) If the licensee's license was lost, the licensee shall: (i) Obtain a "Complaint Report Number" from the precinct of occurrence. (ii) Report in person,

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →
Effective: 12/16/2022Last amended: 1/5/2025

§ 5-31 Mutilated, Lost or Stolen Licenses.

RCNY § 5-31

(a)If the licensee's license was lost or stolen, the licensee shall report the loss/theft to the "Precinct of Occurrence" and obtain a "Complaint Report Number." (1) If the licensee's license was lost, the licensee shall: (i) Obtain a "Complaint Report Number" from the precinct of occurrence.

(ii)Report in person, by appointment, to the License Division – Room 152.

(iii)Bring a ten ($10) dollar money order or certified check. Cash and personal checks shall not be accepted. Make instrument payable to "N.Y.C. Police Department." (iv) Bring the "Complaint Report Number." (v) Bring personal identification – driver's license, credit card, old Handgun License.

(2)If the licensee's license was stolen, the licensee shall: (i) Obtain a Complaint Report Number from the precinct of occurrence.

(iv)Bring the "Complaint Report Number." (v) Bring personal identification – driver's license, credit card, old Handgun License.

(b)If the licensee's license was altered, laminated or mutilated, the licensee shall: Report in person, by appointment, to the License Division – Room 152 with the following: (1) A ten ($10) dollar money order or certified check. Cash and personal checks shall not be accepted. Make instrument payable to "N.Y.C. Police Department." (2) Two color photos – 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 inches, front view, from the chest up, taken within the past thirty (30) days. The licensee shall not wear anything which would obstruct identification, e.g., hats, sunglasses, etc.

(3)The licensee shall bring with them the remnants of their license. (Amended City Record 12/16/2022, eff. 12/16/2022; amended City Record 12/6/2024, eff. 1/5/2025)

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Talk to an attorney before you act on NYC code.

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters