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Create an eFiling Account

eFiling Registration Overview

Use eFiling for these types of filings:

  • All filings submitted before September 3, 2019, that were filed in BIS and are still in process.
  • New Building (NB) Applications for Affordable Housing (All other NB filings must be submitted in DOB NOW)
  • Alteration Type 1 (Alt-1) Applications for Affordable Housing
  • Fee deferred filings
  • Alt-1 no work (All other Alt-CO job filings must be submitted in DOB NOW.)
  • BIS job related fees such as: PAA Fees, Records Management Fees, Benchmark Violation Penalty Payment, Filing
  • Fee Balances and AEU Hazardous Violation Penalty Payment.

Also create an eFiling account if you are a new licensee who was approved in DOB NOW: BIS Options or a new Registered Architect, Professional Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect so that you can obtain a PIN for use in DOB NOW: Inspections.

eFiling Registration Steps

Go to the eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information. For your eFiling account use the email address you want to associate with your filings and/or that is on record with the Licensing Unit, if applicable.

For Non-Licensees

  1. Select I do not have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
  2. Read the Agreement section and click Submit. You will receive two (2) emails. Your account will not be active until you get the second email.
  3. You must click the link sent in the first email to activate your account.
  4. The second email confirms your enrollment. You can then use your eFiling email and password for eFiling.

For Licensees

  1. Select I have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
  2. Enter your license number and business name in the appropriate section.
  3. Read the Agreement section and click Submit.
  4. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account. Click the link in the email.
  5. Follow the directions in the NYC.ID New Users Guide (Licensees) to submit an authentication form in DOB NOW.
  6. Your license information will be verified in DOB NOW and eFiling, and you will be notified by email when your account is activated. Once you are approved, you can then use your eFiling email and password for eFiling and will receive by email a PIN for DOB NOW: Inspections (if applicable).

eFiling Account Management

If you need to change your account information, such as email, phone, or mailing address, log into eFiling. For more information, see eFiling Account Management FAQs.

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