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Before you submit your application
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This Certificate of Fitness can only be obtained by meeting special qualification requirements. All applicants should review the Study Materials.
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Qualified applicants should review the S-97 ALTERNATIVE ISSUANCE PROCEDURE INFORMATION (PDF). Applicants must apply online and provide the following information:
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- Your name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, gender, social security number, date of birth, weight, height, and work location.
- A completed and signed S-97 APPLICATION FORM (PDF).
- A completed APPLICANT AFFIRMATION FORM (PDF). Individual applicants must have this form notarized.
- An electronic 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.
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Steps to apply online:
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Pay the $25 application fee online by one of the following methods:
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- Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
- Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
- E-Check
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To submit an application, click on the Apply Online button. If you are an individual, you can only submit your own application. If you are submitting applications on behalf of a company's employees, you must be authorized by the company to act as a Designated Coordinator and the company must be approved by FDNY. To request approval, email pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov.
S-97 Online Application
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