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Before you submit your application

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    Applicants must submit documentation along with their application. Review the Required Documents Checklist to determine which documents you must submit. 

      Checklist of Required Documentation - All Permits

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      Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, 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.

        New York State Workers' Compensation

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        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.

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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. 

          You can review and pay outstanding violations at 66 John St, 10th floor, New York, N.Y. 10038 or by going to nyc.gov/citypay and selecting option #6. 

          Fines may also 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 valid e-mail address is required if applying online.

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              List of Permit Fees. More info
              • $15.00: For applicants who file for a new barber shop permit from November 1 to April 30. When applying in person, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted. When applying online, credit and debit cards are accepted.
              • $7.50 : For applicants who file for a new barber shop permit from May 1 to October 31. When applying in person, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted. When applying online, credit and debit cards are accepted.

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              List of accepted payment methods. More info
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              • Personal Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted only when applying online)
              • Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted only when applying online)
              • Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; accepted only when applying online)
              • American Express
              • Discover
              • MasterCard
              • Visa

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              Apply Online Apply in Person

              Steps to apply online:

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              Gather all supporting documents required to apply for this permit.

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                Make electronic versions of all documents required for applying for a permit. You will upload these documents into the online permit system. The following document types can be uploaded: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, VSD, and TXT.

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

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                    Select Barber Shop Permit type 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. These documents can be uploaded individually or as a single file.

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

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                        The applicant will receive a receipt via e-mail.

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                          If required documents were not uploaded, the applicant will receive a letter requesting they submit the missing documents in person at the Citywide Licensing Center within 10 days or withdraw their application. If the applicant fails to respond to that letter, they will be sent a second letter. If the applicant fails to respond to the second letter, their application will be terminated. Applicants whose applications are terminated or withdrawn may request a refund by calling 311. Refunds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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                            Applicants can check the status of an online application by signing into the online system at the Apply Online link above and selecting Search Applications, or by calling 311 and asking for Barber Shop Permit Status. Approved permits will be mailed to the establishment address.

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                              Steps to apply in person:

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                              Complete the required Application for Permit, available by clicking on the link above, and gather all necessary documentation identified in Required Documents Checklist link and the Prerequisites section above.

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                                Submit your completed renewal notice, Workers Compensation information, and pay the renewal fee in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center.

                                  NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                                  Address
                                  Licensing Center


                                  42 Broadway, Lobby




                                  New York NY 10004
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                                  The Citywide Licensing Center will provide a receipt for each application submitted and accepted. Applicants should receive the permit document in the mail in about 7-10 days. If not received in two weeks, please call 311 and ask for "Barber Shop Permit".

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