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Before you submit your application

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    Review the Instructions for Applying for a Water Potability Certificate.

      Application and Instructions to Apply for a Water Potability Certificate

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      All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations 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 Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.

        Pay Outstanding Fines Online

        NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

        Address
        Licensing Center


        42 Broadway, Lobby




        New York NY 10004
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        A letter with the following information: business name, business location, establishment owner or manager, business telephone number, days and hours of operation, and the date that all the plumbing in the facility will be in place for inspection.

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          The Certificate application fee is $270.00.

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            List of accepted payment methods. More info

              • Personal Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - when applying in person)
              • Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - when applying in person)
              • Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - when applying in person)
              • American Express (if applying online or in person)
              • Discover (if applying online or in person)
              • MasterCard (if applying online or in person)
              • Visa (if applying online or in person)

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            Apply Online Apply in Person

            Steps to apply online:

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            Applicants will need to create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available.

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              Select the type of permit for which you are applying and enter the requested information into each field.  Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.  Applicants will be requested to upload copies of the documents identified in the Prerequisites section above. Please upload each supporting document individually.

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                Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.  

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                  You can follow up on the status of your application by calling the NYC Department of Health, Office of Public Health Engineering.

                    NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)

                    Address
                    Office of Public Health Engineering/Building Water Supply


                    42-09 28th Street


                    CN-56



                    Long Island City NY 11101
                    Phone (718) 786-6004

                    • Steps to apply in person:

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                    Complete the Application forms and prerequisites in accordance with the instructions provided.

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                      Submit the application form, request letter described above, and application fee to the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center (address below).


                        NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                        Address
                        Licensing Center


                        42 Broadway, Lobby




                        New York NY 10004
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                        If you submitted your application in person, DCWP will issue you a receipt. If you submitted your application online, you will receive a receipt via email. You can follow up on the status of your application by calling the NYC Department of Health, Office of Public Health Engineering at (347) 396-6001.

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