Certificate of Fitness for Handling and Dispensing Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Portable Containers (S-94)

You need a Certificate of Fitness to handle and dispense flammable or combustible liquids in portable containers. These liquids include motor fuels like gasoline and diesel fuel.

You can dispense these fuels:

• Into approved containers
• At service stations into motor vehicles

Motor fuels are very flammable and can be easily ignited. You must follow strict safety rules to stay safe.

This Certificate of Fitness is only for the person it is given to and can be used anywhere in New York City.

• Pass the written exam:

  • You need to pass a written test to get this Certificate of Fitness.
  • Review the Notice of Exam and Study Materials before taking the test.
  • S-94 Notice of Exam and Study Materials (PDF)

• Apply in person:

  • Bring these documents when you apply:

    • A completed Certificate of Fitness Application Form (PDF)
    • A letter of employment. You can use a Sample Employer Recommendation Letter (PDF) or a Sample Self-Employment Letter (PDF)
    • Two forms of ID. One must be a government-issued photo ID, like a driver's license or passport.

In-person applications:

• If you pass the test, you will get your certificate right away.
• If you do not pass the test, you will get a report that says you failed.
• To take the test again, you need to fill out a new application and pay the fee again.

• The New York City Fire Code changes often. You must read and know the latest Study Materials.
• You need to renew this certificate every three years.

Renewal Notice: The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send you a Renewal Notice 90 days before your certificate expires. This letter includes your certificate number, expiration date and the renewal fee. You must renew your certificate within 364 days of the expiration date. If your certificate is more than one year past its expiration date, you will need to apply for a new one. FDNY may ask you to take a re-examination when you renew. No certificate will be renewed without the required certification form or a retake of the exam.

Changing 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 for $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."

Changing 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 for $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."

Requesting 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 ID (like 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 for $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."

• Visit the Public Certification Unit:

  • Go to the Public Certification Unit to submit your application form and documents, pay the fee and take the test.
  • No appointment is needed.
    
    NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
    Public Certification Unit
    9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed on public holidays.

• Submit your application:

  • Hand in your completed application form and supporting documents.

• Pay the application fee:

  • The fee is $25. You can pay by:

    • 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)

  • A 2.49 percent convenience fee applies to credit card payments.

  • The fee is non-refundable.

  • City employees can request a fee exemption by submitting their employee ID and a letter from their City agency.

• Take the exam:

  • If you pass, you will get your Certificate of Fitness right away.
  • If you fail, you need to apply again, pay the fee and retake the test.

• Certificate of Fitness Access ID: Make sure you have your 12-digit Certificate of Fitness Access ID. This is on your Renewal Notice. If you do not have your Renewal Notice, your Access ID is your eight-digit Certificate of Fitness number and the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are renewing for a company's employees, the company must be approved by FDNY and have an eight-digit Company Code. To request approval, email pubrenew@fdny.nyc.gov.

• Renewal fee: Pay the $15 renewal fee online by one of these methods:

  • Credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa)
  • Debit card (Mastercard or Visa)
  • E-check
    
    Additional fees: Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will have a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2.49 percent will be added to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable. You cannot request a fee exemption if you renew online.

• Certificate issuance: If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be mailed out within 10 days.

• Renewal process: To renew a certificate, click the Renew Online button. If you are an individual, you can only renew your own certificate.

• Renewal fee: Pay the $15 renewal fee by one of these methods: More info

  • 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)
    
    Additional fees: Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will have a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2.49 percent will be added 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.

• Submission address: Submit your Renewal Notice (or if you did not receive a Renewal Notice, a copy of your certificate), and if applicable, your fee payment and supporting documents to:
  
  NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
  Cashier's Unit
  9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
  Brooklyn, NY 11201
  Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed on public holidays.

• Certificate issuance: If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be issued immediately.

• Renewal fee: Pay the $15 renewal fee by one of these 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)
    
    Additional fees: Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will have 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.

• Mailing address: Mail your Renewal Notice (or if you did not receive a Renewal Notice, a copy of your certificate), and if applicable, your fee payment and supporting documents to:
  
  NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
  Cashier's Unit
  9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
  Brooklyn, NY 11201

• Certificate issuance: If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be issued immediately.