New York — Ticket Reseller Bond
New York DOS requires a $25,000 ticket-reseller bond with power of attorney. Use the ticket-reseller selection on its shared bond form and match the actual license period.
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- Recorded state
- New York
- Bond type
- Booking / Ticket Agent Bond
- Category
- Entertainment, sports & recreation
What this bond does
DOS-1536 names the People of the State of New York and includes ticket resellers under Article 25 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law. Its condition is faithful and honest conduct of the licensed business according to law, covering claims arising from licensure for the full license term beginning on its effective date.
- Who needs it
- The individual, firm or corporation conducting the resale business. DOS's definition also addresses online services facilitating secondary transactions or auctions; do not assume a platform avoids the licensing question simply because it does not physically hold tickets.
- Who it protects
- The State's form secures the described lawful licensed conduct. It is not a promise that every advertised performance will happen or a general insurance policy for the reseller. Match the ticket-reseller role, rather than another business listed on the shared form.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- New York DOS: get a ticket-reseller license (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
- New York DOS: Ticket Reseller (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
- New York DOS: DOS-1536 Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the actual reseller or platform business and DOS licensing request.
- Match the exact individual or entity principal and business names.
- Use the ticket-reseller/Article 25 selection on the accepted form.
- Confirm the $25,000 People bond, power of attorney and applicable acknowledgments.
- Align the actual license-effective date and provide current renewal bonded-status evidence when required.
Questions about this bond
Does buying in July automatically give me a year of licensing?
DOS says a license issued within the annual cycle still expires December 31. Align the bond with the actual license dates and accepted instructions, not an assumed 12 months from checkout.
Can I use any business selection on DOS-1536?
No. This listing concerns ticket resellers under Article 25. The shared form's other business types do not grant interchangeable authority.
Is an online resale platform outside the licensing definition?
DOS includes specified websites and electronic services that facilitate secondary transactions or auctions. Confirm the actual activities and license request rather than assuming physical possession of tickets determines the answer.