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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
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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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Statutory Authority: NYS Transportation Law, Article 7, Sections 154 and 155 (eff. 1991)
 
Regulatory Authority: None
 
Federal Authority:
None
 
Category of Business
Regulated by Permit:
Utilities & Transportation & Communications

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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
 
Comments:
 
Supplemental Permits:
 
None
 
Comments:
 
Special Requirements: None
 
Comments:
 
Additional Information: 1. The agency has an appeal process for a denied application
2. Proof of Workers' Compensation or exemption therefrom is required
 
Comments:

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Average Application Processing: Initial: 30 Days
 
Renewal: 0 Days
 
Comments:  Initial processing time varies 30-90 days.
Common Denial Reasons: Insufficient information, Incorrect information
 
Permit Term: Permanent Explain: This is a permanent permit and is not renewable.
 
Renewable: No How Often:
 
Automatically Sent: No Explain:
 
Grace Period: No Explain:
 
Late Penalty: No Explain:
 
Application Submittal: Mail, In Person
 
Comments: Currently only signed originals are accepted.

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Agency: NYS Department of Transportation
 
Address: Office of Modal Safety and Security
50 Wolf Road - POD 53
Albany, NY 12232
 
Phone: (518) 457-6512
 
Other Sources
for Applications:
Online @ www.opal.ny.gov
 
Agency Website: https://www.dot.ny.gov
 
 
 
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