NYS Food Processing / Article 20-C license: New York City restaurant guide

NYS Ag & Markets

What it is

The state license for food manufacturing, processing, packaging, wholesaling or warehousing beyond ordinary restaurant service to walk-in customers.

When a restaurant needs it

Manufacturing / packaging / wholesaling food for resale.

How to apply

Download the Article 20-C application from Ag & Markets and submit it to the regional office.

Documents you’ll need

Process description
Facility info
Product list

Fee

Varies — see official page

Processing time

Varies

Renewal

Per state schedule

Who files

The business applies directly.

Good to know

Ag & Markets says restaurants, cafés and pizza shops are regulated by the local health department (DOHMH) — 20-C only comes in when you add wholesale or manufacturing.

Official source

NYS Ag & Markets — food licensing

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.