N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-401.8: § 28-401.8 Investigation of applicant.

Every applicant for a license or certificate of competence issued pursuant to this chapter shall submit to investigation as directed by a governmental entity in order to determine the applicant's character and fitness and in accordance with the rules of the department. The applicant shall furnish the department with payment for the actual cost of conducting the background investigation. Failure to provide all requested and completed documents or any other information necessary for completion of the investigation in a timely fashion will constitute an incomplete application and will result in a denial of the license or certificate of competence.