Certificate of Fitness for Operation of Petroleum Pipeline (P-23)
A Certificate of Fitness is required for the operation of petroleum pipelines.
This Certificate of Fitness is valid only for the specific person to whom it is issued and can be used anywhere within New York City.
This Certificate of Fitness can only be obtained by meeting special qualification requirements. All applicants should review the Notice of Exam.
Qualified applicants should review the P-23 ALTERNATIVE ISSUANCE PROCEDURE INFORMATION(PDF). Applicants must apply by mail and provide the following information:
- A completed CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS APPLICATION FORM (PDF)
- A completed APPLICANT AFFIRMATION FORM (PDF). Individual applicants must have this form notarized.
- A copy of your diploma or license file.
- If required, a notarized statement to confirm that you have two years post-baccalaureate experience.
- A recent ID photo (2x2 color head shot) in JPG or JPEG format. Email your photo to pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov.
By Mail Applications:
- If the application meets all NYC Fire Department (FDNY) requirements, a certificate will be sent to the applicant's mailing address within five business days.
- If FDNY has any questions regarding the application, the applicant will be contacted within five business days. If the applicant fails to respond within 10 days, the application will be terminated. To reapply, applicants will need to submit a new application and pay the application fee again.
The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send a Renewal Notice 90 days before the expiration date. This letter includes the certificate number, the expiration date, and the amount of the renewal fee. It is the certificate holder’s responsibility to renew the certificate within 364 days of the expiration date. Certificates that are more than one year past their expiration date will not be renewed and a new application will need to be submitted. FDNY reserves the right to require applicants to take a re-examination upon submission of renewal applications. No certificate will be renewed without the required certification form or a retake of the examination.
To change your mailing address, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier’s Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:
- A letter requesting the change of mailing address.
- A copy of your certificate with the old address.
- A personal check or money order in the amount of $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."
To change your work location, submit the following in person or by mail to NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier’s Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:
- A letter from your current employer (on company letterhead) confirming that you are an employee and stating your new work location, or if self-employed, a letter requesting a change to your work location.
- A copy of your certificate with the old address.
- A personal check or money order in the amount of $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."
To request a replacement certificate, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier’s Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:
- A government-issued photo identification (such as a Driver’s License or Passport). The name on the ID must match the name on the certificate.
- Your social security number.
- Your mailing address.
- A personal check or money order in the amount of $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."
Pay the $25 application fee by one of the following methods:
- Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
- Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
The application fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption if they mail a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.
Pay the $15 renewal fee online by one of the following methods:
- Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
- Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
- E-Check
Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2.49% will be applied to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable. You cannot request a fee exemption if you renew online.
Pay the $15 renewal fee by one of the following methods:
- Cash
- Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
- Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
- Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
- Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2.49% will be applied to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption if they submit a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.
Pay the $15 renewal fee by one of the following methods:
- Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
- Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. The renewal fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption if they mail a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.