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National Racing Compact Application Process
Applications are available online and at participating commission offices and race tracks and at selected industry events. They are also available by mail upon request.
Applications may be submitted via the internet, faxed or mailed to the Compact office. Payment may be made by check or credit card.
Submit the following:
The completed, signed application, Individual State fees & the National Licensing Fee of $300 (3 years)
A passport-type photograph and,
A set of fingerprints on the RCI or National License fingerprint card
Upon approval, each applicant will be sent a national license which is good for three years. If an application cannot be approved, the applicant will be notified of the non-approval and reasons why the application cannot be processed further.
Once an applicant has received a national license, it will only be necessary to send a participant's fee for each additional participating state in which the applicant will be racing. This can be handled with a credit card and a phone call to the NRC.
National Racing Compact License Application
National Racing Compact Renewal Application
National Racing Compact Stable Application
Jockey Club Silks Registration
Application for Silks Registration
Stable Registration
Application for Stable Name Registration
NYS Racing License Application Process
Complete the Racing Application and any additional required application material(s)
Completed applications and additional required material(s) may be submitted in-person at Commission offices at any open race track or by mail to the Commission’s main office:
NYS Gaming Commission – Racing Licensing
PO Box 7500
Schenectady, NY 12301-1439
Submit the following:
Applicants must submit two (2) current 2" X 2" passport quality photos with their name printed on the back
License fees must be submitted with an application, payable to “NYS Gaming Commission” via money order or check drawn on the U.S. Government or a U.S. bank. A check drawn on a bank without a U.S. office is not acceptable. Credit cards are currently not accepted
All first-time applicants applying for an occupational license are required to submit both State and Federal fingerprints. Individuals who were last licensed more than five years ago must submit new fingerprints.
No horse with 35 or fewer owners will be accepted for entry unless all owners are licensed by the Commission. For horses with more than 35 owners: each person having a three percent or greater interest must be licensed by the Commission.
NYS Form for Live Scan Fingerprinting
Proof of Identification Checklist
Florida Racing License Process
Florida Pari-Mutuel Professional Individual Occupational licenses shall have an effective date of July 1st and shall be valid for a period of three state fiscal years.
Application Requirements:
Application: PMW-3120 Individual Occupational License Application form.
Fee: The license fee is $80 for a three-year license.
Fingerprints: All new applicants, 18 years of age or older, must submit fingerprints electronically or using a physical fingerprint card. If submitting physical fingerprint cards, completed fingerprint cards (FD-258) must be mailed to the Division with your application and the $36.00 fingerprint processing fee.
Florida Owner License Application
Kentucky Racing License Application Process
The licensing office at the Kentucky Horse Park is open to the public during office hours. We accept applications via fax, email, or regular mail. Include credit or debit card information for processing. Please note the following important information related to submitting each application or Licensing form:
If applications or other notarized documents are being mailed, be sure to send them well ahead of any important events so that they are properly transferred or processed.
New Applicants must include a copy or photo of their valid driver's license with the application.
Authorized Agent applications will not be accepted by fax or email. These applications must be mailed or submitted in person at one of the licensing locations. If an application is mailed, be sure to include the original document for all submissions. If via mail, Authorized Agent applications related to a future claim during a current live racing meet must be sent directly to the following in order to be processed correctly:
Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation
Attention: George Haydon
3733 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40214
Owner/Claiming licenses that are submitted via email should be followed up by a contact with the track at which you seek to make a claim. If this step is not followed, your application may not be processed in a timely manner.