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Before you submit your application
Review the Required Documents Checklist to determine which documents you must submit along with your application.
All NYC Health Department permittees are required to carry Workers' Compensation and Disability Insurance and present proof of coverage at the time of application. If you are exempt from this requirement, you must provide a Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (form CE-200) from NYS Workers’ Compensation to present at the time of application.
Proof of a Certificate of Authority to Collect Sales Tax. The address on the Certificate must match that of the applicant or establishment for which an application is being submitted.
Animal Care & Handling Certificate: All establishments selling small animals as pets must have a supervising manager who has passed an Animal Care and Handling Course. An Animal Care and Handling Certificate or registration in the course is required at the time of applying for the permit, and certification is required prior to opening the business establishment.
All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations at a permitted animal facility must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fines may be paid in person at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings or online.
NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
Hearings Division
66 John Street, 10th floor
New York NY 10038
List of Permit Fees. More info
- For applications filed between January 1st and June 30th the Permit Fee is $70.00
- For applications filed between July 1st and December 31st the Permit Fee is $105.00*
- Permit Fee: $300.00
*All pet shops that will sell dogs or cats must have a NYS Pet Dealers License in addition to a NYC Pet Shop Permit.
List of accepted payment methods. More info
- Personal Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (accepted only when applying in person)
- Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (accepted only when applying in person)
- Government Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (accepted only when applying in person)
- Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (accepted only when applyinig in person)
- American Express
- Discover
- MasterCard (debit or credit cards)
- Visa
Ready to Apply?
Steps to apply online:
Important Information for Creating an Online Permit Account: You must now have a NYC ID to create a new online permit account or to renew your current permit. If you already have an account with the NYC Health Department online permit portal, use the email address you use for your existing account when you create your NYC ID.
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Steps to apply in person:
Complete the standard application form for a new license or permit and gather the required documents.
Application and Information to Apply for an Animal Care & Handling Facility (PDF )
Submit the completed application along with the required documentation and required fee in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York NY 10004
If someone other than the business owner will be submitting the application, a completed Power of Attorney / Authority to Act form is required. The person submitting the application on behalf of the business owner must also show a form of acceptable photo identification.