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Before you submit your application

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    Applicants must submit documentation along with their application. Review the Required Documents Checklist to determine which documents you must submit. 

      Checklist of Required Documentation - All Permits

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      Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number. The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder.

        New York State Workers' Compensation

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        Proof of a Certificate of Authority to Collect Sales Tax. The address on the Certificate must match that of the applicant or establishment for which an application is being submitted.

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          All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fines may be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.

            Pay Outstanding Fines Online

            NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

            Address
            Licensing Center


            42 Broadway, Lobby




            New York NY 10004
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            You must provide proof of home address when you apply for this license. You may provide one of the following if it has your name on it: More info

              • Valid driver's license or non-driver's photo identification
              • Recent bank statement, credit card statement, or utility bill (dated within 90 days of the application date)
              • valid/current lease

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            If someone other than the business owner will be submitting the application, a completed Power of Attorney / Authority to Act form is required. The person submitting the application on behalf of the business owner must also show a form of acceptable photo identification.

              Authority to Act Form (PDF )

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              A valid e-mail address is required if applying online.

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                List of Permit Fees. More info
                • Licensing Fee: $35.00 - If the initial permit application is filed between January 1 and June 30.
                • Licensing Fee: $17.50 - If the initial permit application is filed between July 1 and December 31.

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                List of accepted payment methods. More info
                • Personal Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted when applying in person only)
                • Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted when applying in preson only)
                • Check (Government Check: (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene); accepted when applying in person only)
                • American Express (Accepted when applying in person or online.))
                • Discover ((Accepted when applying in person or online.))
                • MasterCard ((Accepted when applying in person or online))
                • Visa ((Accepted when applyinig in person or online))

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                Apply Online Apply in Person

                Steps to apply online:

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                Gather all supporting documents required to apply for this permit.

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                  Make electronic versions of all documents required for applying for a permit. You will upload these documents into the online permit system.

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                    First time users must create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.

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                      Select the type of permit for which you are applying and enter the requested information into each field.  Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.  Applicants will be requested to upload copies of all supporting documents. These documents can be uploaded individually or as a single file.

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                        Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.  

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                          Steps to apply in person:

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                          Complete an application for permit form and gather all required supporting documentation.

                            NYC Health Department Permit Application Form (PDF )

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                            Submit the completed renewal notice, Worker's Compensation information, any other required documentation to renew this permit, and payment, to the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center.

                              NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                              Address
                              Licensing Center


                              42 Broadway, Lobby




                              New York NY 10004
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