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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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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.
You can review and pay outstanding violations at 66 John St, 10th floor, New York, N.Y. 10038 or by going to nyc.gov/citypay and selecting option #6.
Fines may also be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.
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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List of Permit Fees.
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- $15.00: For applicants who file for a new barber shop permit from November 1 to April 30. When applying in person, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted. When applying online, credit and debit cards are accepted.
- $7.50 : For applicants who file for a new barber shop permit from May 1 to October 31. When applying in person, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted. When applying online, credit and debit cards are accepted.
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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 only when applying online)
- Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted only when applying online)
- Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted only when applying online)
- American Express
- Discover
- MasterCard
- Visa
Ready to Apply?
Steps to apply online:
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Select Barber Shop Permit type and enter the requested information into each field. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. Applicants will be requested to upload copies of the documents identified in the Prerequisites section above. These documents can be uploaded individually or as a single file.
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If required documents were not uploaded, the applicant will receive a letter requesting they submit the missing documents in person at the Citywide Licensing Center within 10 days or withdraw their application. If the applicant fails to respond to that letter, they will be sent a second letter. If the applicant fails to respond to the second letter, their application will be terminated. Applicants whose applications are terminated or withdrawn may request a refund by calling 311. Refunds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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Ready to Apply?
Steps to apply in person:
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Submit your completed renewal notice, Workers Compensation information, and pay the renewal 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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