OPAL, Online Permit Assistance and Licensing, Authority to Transport Passengers in Charter Service

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Permit Information

Permit ID	DOT-0015	Agency Code	1700
Agency Name	Transportation, Department of
Permit Name	Authority to Transport Passengers in Charter Service

Permit Description	Intrastate authority to transport chartered or special parties between all points within the State of New York. (If you intend to transport passengers between points within the State in Common or contract carriage other than charter, you must file an Application for Authority to Transport Passengers, Form RA-50. )
Application Form	Application for Authority to Transport Passengers in Charter Service
Form Number/Date	RA 52-1 (09/07)
Downloadable Application Form	https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/operating/osss/bus-repository/application_charter.pdf
Apply Online	http://www.opal.ny.gov/

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Fees and Requirements

Fees	Type	Amount		Returnable
	1. Filing $50.00 No Comments: None
Fee Payment Options	Cash, Personal Check, Postal Money Order, Certified Check		Comments
Additional Documentation	1. Personal Background Information Always Required 2. Copy of DBA, Partnership Agreement, Incorporation Certificate or Approval to Business in New York State from the Secretary of State Always Required

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Special Requirements		None
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Additional Information		1. The agency has an appeal process for a denied application 2. Proof of Workers' Compensation or exemption therefrom is required
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Email Address		NCAPPABIANCA@dot.state.ny.us; opal@dot.state.ny.us; opalmonitor@cio.ny.gov

Follow Up Information		The following items are required to be mailed to the follow up contact address before your application can be processed. <B>Please make sure to write the OPAL ID on each attachment.</B> <P/> 1) If company is sole proprietor operating under a d/b/a, submit a copy of the registration of its business name with the County Clerk labeled "Appendix A.10". <P/> 2) If company is partnership, submit a copy of the partnership certificate filed with the County Clerk labeled "Appendix A.10". <P/> 3) If company is a limited partnership, submit a copy of the certificate of limited partnership from the Secretary of State labeled Appendix "A.10". <P/> 4) If company is a limited liability company, submit a copy of articles of organization from the Secretary of State labeled Appendix "A.10". <P/> 5) If company is corporation incorporated under New York State Law, submit a copy of the certificate of incorporation from the Secretary of State labeled "Appendix A.10". <P/> 6) If company is a foreign corporation incorporated under the laws of another state, submit a copy of approval to do business in New York State from the New York Secretary of State and label it "Appendix A.10". <P/> 7) Print the <A HREF="/gorr/opal/opal.nsf/ATHG">verification page</A>, fill out and sign before submitting it. <P/>
OPAL Status Levels		Submitted to Department Of Transportation Department of Transportation is processing application Application Accepted Application Rejected Pending Additional Information Complete
OPAL Ready Field		Yes

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OPAL Form Name		Authority to Transport Passengers in Charter Service
OPAL Form Type		Notes
Web Service Client		No

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NYS Department of Transportation
Office of Modal Safety and Security
50 Wolf Road - POD 53
Albany, NY 12232
(518) 485-8036