New York Amusement and Coin Operated Device Licenses

Offering games or amusement devices in New York City is licensed. We handle the amusement and coin operated device approvals so your games are legal and on the books.

Businesses that offer amusement devices or operate as an amusement arcade in New York City are licensed through the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the rules depend on how many devices you have and how they are used. Gerald Franklin Agency and Warren Kalyan confirm which license fits your setup, prepare the application, and manage the approval so your games are compliant.

How We Help

What We Handle

Review of your devices and setup against the licensing rules
Amusement arcade or device license application with the city
Guidance on how the number of devices affects the license
Coordination with your other operating permits
Renewals and changes as your floor changes
A single point of contact through the process

Details

How Device Licensing Works

Who needs it

Businesses offering amusement devices or running an amusement arcade in the city.

Device count

How many devices you have can change the license category.

Placement

How and where devices are used factors into the approval.

Renewals

Licenses run on a term and must be kept current. We track it.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license for a few arcade games?

Possibly. New York City licenses amusement devices, and the requirement depends on how many you have and how they are used. We confirm what applies to your setup.

Who issues the license?

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. We prepare and manage the application with the city.

Does the number of machines matter?

Yes. The count can change the license category, which is one of the first things we confirm for you.

Can you handle this with my other permits?

Yes. We coordinate the device licensing with your other operating approvals so everything lines up.

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Ready to Get Started in New York?

Tell us about your business and location. We will confirm exactly what you need and manage the filing to approval.