Certificate of Registration for Expeditor (Filing Processor) Employee (R-02)

City Fire Department

Any employee who represents a company and submits, files, requests, negotiates or seeks approval for permits or other applications, including design and installation documents, must have a Certificate of Registration for Expeditor (Filing Processor) Employee (R-02) from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).

This Certificate of Registration is valid only for the person to whom it is issued.

• Review the application form and instructions: If you work for an expeditor company, review the
  R-02 Application Form and Instructions (PDF)

• Apply online and provide the following information:

  • Your name, address, phone number, email, gender, Social Security number, birth date, weight, height and work location
  • A filled 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
  • A letter of recommendation from a company principal who holds an R-01 Certificate of Registration. If the company's principal is exempt, provide a letter of recommendation on company letterhead.

• Certificate issuance: If your application meets all New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requirements, you will receive a certificate by mail within five business days.
• Incomplete application: If your application is incomplete, FDNY will notify you. You will have 30 days to resubmit your application without paying an extra fee.
• Resubmission deadline: If you do not resubmit within 30 days, you will need to start a new application and pay the fee again.

1. Renewal:

   • You must renew your certificate every two years.
   • The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send a Renewal Notice 90 days before it expires. This notice includes the certificate number, the 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 its expiration date, you must submit a new application and pay the fee again.

2. Review renewal form:

   • Download and review the R-02 Renewal Form and Instructions (PDF)

3. Change of mailing address:

   • To change your mailing address, send the following to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

     • A letter asking for the change
     • A copy of your certificate with the old address
     • A $5.00 check or money order made payable to the Fire Department City of New York

4. Replacement certificate:

   • To get a replacement certificate, send the following to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor, 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 $5.00 check or money order made payable to the New York City Fire Department

5. Change of employer:

   • If you change employers, send the following to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

     • A completed and signed R-02 APPLICATION FORM (PDF)
     • A letter of recommendation from a company principal who holds an R-01 Certificate of Registration or if the company's principal is exempt, a letter of recommendation on company letterhead
     • A copy of your certificate with the old address
     • A $210 check or money order made payable to the New York City Fire Department