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NYSE
A trading license issued by the NYSE is required to effect transactions on the floor of the Exchange. Only qualified and approved member organizations may acquire and hold a trading license.

Refer to the Stock Exchange Auction Trading System (SEAT) for information regarding trading licenses and the application to acquire a license.

NYSE Arca
Broker/dealers must complete the customary forms and agreements to trade on NYSE Arca and become and Equity Trading Permit holder. The NYSE Arca document checklist outlines the relevant forms and documents that apply to different entities.

Download document checklist (pdf)

To obtain a hard copy of the contract package via mail, please contact Client Services at clientservices@nyse.com or 888-689-7739, x3.

	NYSE Arca ETP Applications and Agreements (pdf)
	NYSE Arca Sponsored Participant App. & Agreements - Equities (pdf)
	NYSE Arca Sponsored Participant App. & Agreements - Options (pdf)
	NYSE Arca Allied Person / Approved Person Application (pdf)

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