Therapeutic Radiation (LINAC)- Certified Registration of Units

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) gives Certified Registrations. This lets you use therapeutic radiation units (LINACs) to treat people.

If you work at a medical institution, only the management can apply.
If you work elsewhere, any professional practitioner can apply.

After you get a Certified Registration, you must:

• Follow the statements, representations and procedures in your application and correspondence with the Office of Radiological Health (ORH).
• Follow the terms and conditions of the Certified Registration.
• Follow Article 175 of the New York City Health Code.

All places that use radiation therapy machines must get a Certified Registration. You must also pay the fees listed.

This page explains how to apply, comply with the regulations and meet the requirements for registering therapeutic radiation units in New York City.

If you want to make a change that affects your operation or facility or that will cause the information on file with the DOHMH to be out of date:

• Request and get an amendment.
• Pay a fee before making the change.

• Review forms and documents: Check the forms and documents needed to apply for a permit to operate a therapeutic radiation unit or medical linear accelerator (LINAC).

  • Application Packet with Instructions - Certified Registration of Therapeutic Radiation Units

• Pay outstanding fines: Pay all fines for Health Code Violations before applying or renewing a permit. Fines can be paid:

  • In person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Citywide Licensing Center (appointment required)
  • In person or online at the NYC Department of Finance
  • Online at MyCity Business. Select Violations and then Pay Your Violation

• List of fees:

  • $600 for certified registration valid for five years
  • $235 for each amendment to any certified registration
  • Note: Do not submit payment with your application. You will be billed after your application is reviewed and approved.

• Proof of insurance: Submit proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the insurance carrier's name, policy number and expiration date.

  • The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder.
  • If your business is exempt from this insurance, get a Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number.
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance and Disability Benefits Insurance

• Initial application: After you send in your first application, you will work with someone from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Radiological Health (ORH). They will help you finish the application. You can call ORH at 718-786-6002 or email them at orh@health.nyc.gov.
• Application approval: Once your application is checked and approved, you will get a bill in the mail for the registration fee. You must pay the fee before you are issued your permit.

• Applying for a DOHMH License: Applying for a DOHMH License for Therapeutic Radiation units does not cover all regulatory requirements. You must follow other city, state and federal rules, too. If you do not, your DOHMH permits may be suspended until you show proof of compliance with all rules.

• To see the rules for Certified Registration or Therapeutic Radioactive devices, go to www.nyc.gov/healthcode and select Article 175.

• When renewing: You must show proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance. This includes:

  • The name of the insurance company
  • The policy number
  • The expiration date of the policy

• If you are exempt, send a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number. The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder. Learn more about Workers' Compensation Insurance.

• Applications are only accepted by mail or email.

• Applications are only accepted by mail or email.

• Pay outstanding fines: Pay all fines for Health Code Violations before applying or renewing a permit. Fines can be paid:

  • In person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Citywide Licensing Center (appointment required)
  • In person or online at the NYC Department of Finance
  • Online at nyc.gov/business. Select Violations and then Pay Your Violation

• Complete the application: Print and complete the Application for Certified Registration.

  • Items 13-16 describe the documents needed with the application form.
  • LINAC Application and Instructions

• Send your application: Mail or email the completed application and all required documents to:
  NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)
  Office of Radiological Health, Radioactive Materials Unit 42-09
  28th Street, CN-56
  Long Island City, NY 11101
  Phone: 718-786-6002
  Email: orh@health.nyc.gov

  • Do not include any payment. You will be billed when approved.

• Renewal applications are only accepted by mail or email.

• Renewal applications are only accepted by mail or email.

• Pay all fines: You must pay all fines for Health Code Violations before you can apply for or renew a permit or registration issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You can pay fines:

  • In person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Citywide Licensing Center (appointment required)
  • In person or online at the NYC Department of Finance
  • Online at nyc.gov/business. Select Violations and then Pay Your Violation

• Renew on time: You must renew your certified registration on time. Complete an application and mail it to the address below 30 days before your permit expires. After your application is reviewed and approved by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Radiological Health staff, you will get an invoice. You must pay the invoice before your registration is renewed.

• Send renewals by mail or email to:

  NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
  Office of Radiological Health
  42-09 28th Street CN-56
  Long Island City, NY 11101
  Phone: 718-786-6002
  orh@health.nyc.gov