The Visiting Inspector Program (VIP) offers free educational visits to new retail businesses. These visits can help business owners learn about and comply with the laws enforced by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

During the visit, a senior inspector will advise you on:

• Licensing laws
• NYC's Consumer Protection Law
• Workplace laws, like the Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law

No violations will be issued.

After the visit, the inspector will give you a certificate. It will list each compliance issue at your business. DCWP encourages you to fix any potential violations quickly.

Learn more about VIP.

Request a Visit

Any retail business in a physical location in New York City can receive a VIP visit, even if it doesn’t hold a DCWP license.

If you recently got a DCWP license, DCWP will contact you to schedule an appointment, but any retail business in a physical location in New York City can request one.

Online

Request a VIP visit.

By Fax

Fax your request to (718) 349-2576.