Certificate of Registration for Expeditor (Filing Processor) Principal (R-01)

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requires a Certificate of Registration for Expeditor (Filing Processor) Principal (R-01).

• You must have this certificate to submit, file, request, negotiate or seek approval for permits or other approvals.
• This includes design and installation documents.
• This certificate is only valid for the person to whom it is issued.

• Review the Application Form and Instructions. R-01 Application Form and Instructions (PDF)

• Applicants must apply online and provide the following information:

  • Your name, mailing address, phone number, email address, gender, Social Security number, date of birth, weight, height and work location
  • A completed and signed application form
  • A copy of your resume showing at least five years of work experience
  • A copy of your employee ID
  • A recent ID photo (2x2 color headshot) in JPG or JPEG format

• If your application is complete, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will send your certificate to your mailing address within five business days.
• If your application is not complete, FDNY will let you know. You will have 30 days to send in your application again without paying extra.
• If you wait more than 30 days, you will need to send a new application and pay the fee again.

• Renewal: You need to renew this certificate every two years.

  • The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send a Renewal Notice 90 days before the certificate expires

  • This letter will have the certificate number, expiration date and the renewal fee

  • You must renew the certificate within 364 days of the expiration date

  • If your certificate is more than one year past the expiration date, you will need to apply again

• Review renewal form: All applicants should review the Renewal Form and Instructions.
  R-01 Renewal Form and Instructions (PDF)

• 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 for $5.00 made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• 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 ID (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 for $5.00 made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• 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 8-digit Certificate of Fitness number and the last four digits of your SSN.

  • Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.

• Pay the renewal fee:

  • The fee is $100. You can pay by:

    • Credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa)

    • Debit card (Mastercard or Visa)

    • E-check

  • If you renew 90 days to one year after the expiration date: You will pay a $25 penalty plus the renewal fee.

  • A 2 percent convenience fee will be applied to all credit card payments.

  • The renewal fee is non-refundable.

• If all the requirements are met, your certificate will be mailed within 10 days.

• Select Renew Online. If you are an individual, you can only renew your own certificate.

• Complete the Renewal Form and gather your supporting documents.

• Pay the renewal fee:

  • The fee is $100. 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

• If you renew 90 days to one year after the expiration date:

  • You will pay a $25 penalty, plus the renewal fee.

  • A convenience fee of 2 percent will be applied to all credit card payments.

  • The renewal fee is non-refundable.

• 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. They are closed on public holidays.

• If all the requirements are met: you will get your certificate right away.

• Complete the Renewal Form and gather your supporting documents.

• Pay the renewal fee:

  • The fee is $100. You can pay by:

  • Personal or company check made payable to the New York City Fire Department

  • Money order made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• If you renew 90 days to one year after the expiration date: You will pay a $25 penalty plus the renewal fee.

  • The renewal fee is non-refundable.

• Mail your Renewal Notice, fee payment and supporting documents. If you did not receive a Renewal Notice, submit a copy of your certificate
  
  NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
  Cashier's Unit
  9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
  Brooklyn, NY 11201

• If all the requirements are met, your certificate will be mailed within four to six weeks.