The New York Method of Operation Change Application (rev093013) is a form used by businesses in New York State to apply for a change in their method of operation. This application is used to request changes in the type of business activity, the location of the business, the ownership structure and/or the type of products or services offered. There are two types of applications available: the Form OP-2, which is used for minor changes, and the Form OP-1, which is used for more substantial changes. Both forms require detailed information about the business, its current and proposed activities, the proposed location of the business, the proposed ownership structure, the proposed type of products or services offered, and the proposed regulations or laws that would apply.