Do I need a Secondhand Dealer General License?
A person or business that buys or sells used goods, other than automobiles, in New York City must have a Secondhand Dealer General license. This description is only a general explanation of who must have a Secondhand Dealer General license.
A Surety Bond is one of the requirements of the application for new and renewal Secondhand Dealer General Licenses for New York City.
Note: A person or business who sells automobiles would need to have a Second Hand Automobile License which is different. Note: If you sell used auto vehicle you may also need a Dealer Surety Bond for New York State which we also can provide.
If you sell used auto parts you would still need to have a Second Hand Dealer General license.
Bonds are issued from RLI Insurance, Home office: Peoria, IL and is licensed in NY State.
Click here for the application for bonds for the New York City Department of Consumers Affairs and Work Place Protection:
Renewal bond pricing: 07/31/2025 to 07/31/2027 is $75.00.
New bond pricing from Today to 07/31/2027 is $125.00.
Any questions, call us at 718-651-4436.
https://consumerscoverage.com/Second-Hand-Dealer-Bond.htm
75-12 Roosevelt ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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