N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 40.4
(a) Renewal application forms must be used in the following instances:
(3) Death of a licensee.
(b) Renewal application forms may not be used under the following circumstances:
(2) Formation of a new partnership or the addition of a new member to an existing partnership.
In each of the above cases an original form of application must be filed on a form and in a manner as designated by the authority.