Barber Shop Permit

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

Required Supplemental Documents Checklist

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.

Workers' Compensation Insurance and Disability Benefits Insurance

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.

Pay Fines Online

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NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

Licensing Center

42 Broadway, Lobby

New York

NY

10004

onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov

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

List of Permit Fees.

• $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.

List of accepted payment methods. >

• 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

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.

Request a PIN

Applying for a DOHMH permit or license does not satisfy the regulatory requirements of other City and State Agencies. It is the business owner's responsibility to apply for all other permits, licenses, and authorizations required by other City and State Agencies. The issuance of a DOHMH permit does not grant permission to use or occupy the permitted premises. Pursuant to New York City Charter Section 645, no premises may be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the New York City Commissioner of Buildings. Failure to comply with all relevant regulations, including those under the jurisdiction of other Agencies, may result in the suspension of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene permits until proof of compliance is provided.

For help with technical problems when using the online licensing/permitting system, call 311 and ask for Health Permits Online.

Gather all supporting documents required to apply for this permit.

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.

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.

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.

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

The applicant will receive a receipt via e-mail.

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.

Applicants can check the status of an online application by signing into the online system at the Apply Online link above and selecting Search Applications, or by calling 311 and asking for Barber Shop Permit Status. Approved permits will be mailed to the establishment address.

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Ready to Apply?

Complete the required Application for Permit, available by clicking on the link above,and gather all necessary documentation identified in Required Documents Checklist link and the Prerequisites section above.

Submit your completed renewal notice, Workers Compensation information, and pay the renewal fee in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center.

contact-info

NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

Licensing Center

42 Broadway, Lobby

New York

NY

10004

onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov

The Citywide Licensing Center will provide a receipt for each application submitted and accepted. Applicants should receive the permit document in the mail in about 7-10 days. If not received in two weeks, please call 311 and ask for "Barber Shop Permit".