Tanning Indoor Facility Permit
Any operation or establishment where one or more ultraviolet (UV) radiation devices (tanning machines) are used, offered or made available for use, and for which a fee is charged either directly or indirectly, must have a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
This includes, but is not limited to: tanning parlors and salons, hair and nail salons, gymnasia and health establishments, apartment houses, condominiums, country clubs, or hotels.
This permit is not required for facilities where UV radiation devices are used by a qualified health professional to treat medical conditions.
Please Note: A direct fee is paid specifically for the use of a UV device. An indirect fee would include fees paid to hotels, condominiums, private clubs, or apartment buildings, where tanning machines are provided for members, guests or residents.
Review the requirements and supporting documentation needed to apply for a Tanning Facility Permit.
Visit the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Indoor Tanning web page.
Permit application fee: $120 plus a $200 inspection fee for each UV unit.
Biannual renewal fee: $120 plus a $200 inspection fee for each UV unit.
List of accepted payment methods.
- Personal Check (accepted when applying in person only)
- Certified Check (accepted when applying in person only)
- Money Order (accepted when applying in person only)
- American Express (accepted when applying online or in person)
- Discover (accepted when applying online or in person)
- MasterCard (accepted when applying online or in person)
- Visa (accepted when applying online or in person)
All operators of tanning facilities using UV equipment must comply with all requirements outlined in Article 177 of the NYC Health Code.
All tanning establishment operators, and employees who operate a UV device, or who assist patrons in the operation of a UV device, must obtain a certificate of completion of formal training in the safe operation of a UV device by a provider approved by the City.
Operators must provide every patron with a copy of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) fact sheet about the health risks of indoor tanning.
Annually, operators must have every patron read and sign a DOHMH Indoor Tanning Patron Acknowledgement Form. The operator or a facility employee must also sign the form. There must be a current signed acknowledgement form on file for all patrons using a tanning device.
No one under age 17 is permitted to use a tanning machine (UV device). Operators must require a government-issued photo ID for all patrons age 18 or older. Patrons age 17 must have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
The operator must report all injuries or illnesses occurring as a result of the use of a UV device (tanning machine) to the DOHMH Office of Public Health Engineering within 24 hours of notification of its occurrence. Reportable injuries and illnesses include eye injuries, burns and any other illness or injury for which medical care has been obtained. Operators must keep all injury reports on file for two years.
All indoor tanning establishments must maintain a two-year running record of all of tanning device use for all patrons.
Read about your rights as a New York City business owner.
When applying online, you will be required to provide information about all UV devices (tanning machines) in the establishment. Refer to the Supplemental Form in the Application and Requirements Packet for specific information you will be required to provide.
Complete the Application for a Permit, the Supplemental Form (including UV Device Manifest) and gather all required documentation.
Renewals may be submitted online via the NYC Online Licensing system. Registration is required. You will not be permitted to renew a permit if you have outstanding fines. You can pay fines online before renewing.
To renew online for the first time, you will need the Personal Identification Number (PIN) found on your Renewal Notice for each permit or license you hold. The PIN will allow you to link your existing records to one single online account. You only need to use your PIN to link to each permit or license record once.
If you do not have access to your Renewal Notice, you may obtain your PIN(s) by completing an online PIN Request Form or by calling 311.
Note: If you need to upload any documents, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Silverlight application.
You may renew your permit in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center. If you send someone to renew for you, they must present an Authority to Act on your behalf.
