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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.
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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.
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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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Proof of Animal Care & Handling Certificate. All small animal boarding establishments must have a supervising manager who has passed an Animal Care and Handling Course. An Animal Care and Handling Certificate or registration in the course is required at the time of applying for the permit, and certification is required prior to opening the business establishment.
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All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations at a permitted animal facility 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 Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings or online.
NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
Address
Hearings Division
66 John Street, 10th floor
New York NY 10038
Hearings Division
66 John Street, 10th floor
New York NY 10038
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List of Permit Fees.
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- $70.00: If you file your initial permit application between January 1 and June 30.
- $35.00: If you file your initial permit application between July 1 and December 31.
- $39.00: Fee for Animal Care & Handling Course. (Certified check or money order only). Payment for the course must be submitted separately from the payment for the permit application(s) or any violations of the Health Code.
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List of accepted payment methods.
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- Personal Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted when applyiing in person only)
- Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted when applyiing in person only)
- Check (Government Check: : (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene); accepted when applyiing in person only)
- Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted when applyiing in person only)
- American Express
- Discover
- MasterCard
- Visa
Ready to Apply?
Steps to apply online:
Steps to apply in person:
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Review the requirements, gather supporting required documents and complete an Application for Permit form. The fee you will need to pay depends on the time of year you apply for the permit.
Application and Information to Apply for an Animal Care & Handling Facility (PDF )
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File all documentation and pay the required fee in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Address
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York NY 10004
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York NY 10004
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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.