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Tanning Indoor Facility Permit

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Before you submit your application

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    Review the requirements and supporting documentation needed to apply for a Tanning Facility Permit.

      Tanning Facility Permit - Application and Requirements (PDF )

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      Visit the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Indoor Tanning web page.

        NYC DOHMH Indoor Tanning Web Page

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

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          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.

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            List of accepted payment methods. More info

              • 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)

            • Ready to Apply?

            Apply Online Apply by Mail 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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              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.

                Tanning Permit Application and Instructions Packet (PDF )

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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. The following document types can be uploaded: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, VSD, and TXT.

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

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                      Steps to apply by mail:

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                      Applications for new permits are not accepted by mail.

                        • Steps to apply in person:

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                        Complete the Application for a Permit, the Supplemental Form (including UV Device Manifest) and gather all required documentation.

                          Tanning Facility Permit Application and Instructions (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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