Permits and Licenses

Apply for a New Permit

You can find instructions for applying for a new permit online by clicking on the links to the left and finding the permit or license for which you would like to apply.

Note: You must apply for a new Mobile Food Vending License in person. This license requires that you register for the certification class and apply for the license at the same time. Separate fees apply for the license application and the class registration.

Online payment is by credit or debit card only.

Renew a Permit

You can renew most NYC Health permits online. Follow the instructions for renewing your permit in the renewal notice you will receive in the mail or by email 90 days before your permit expires.

Note: Mobile food vending licenses and permits can only be renewed in person or by mail.

If you are renewing online for the first time, and you did not apply for your original permit online, you will need the personal identification number (PIN) found on your renewal notice to link your permit record to your online account. If you do not have access to your renewal notice, complete a PIN request to have your PIN emailed to you. You can also call 311 and ask for "Health Permit PIN." You only need to link to your account once.

Online payment is by credit or debit card only.

In-person submissions are by appointment only. Customers are encouraged to submit new applications and renewals online.

Note: You must apply for a new Mobile Food Vending License in person. This license requires that you register for the certification class and apply for the license at the same time. Separate fees apply for the license application and the class registration.

Payment in person is by debit or credit card, or by check or money order payable to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

You must ensure that the Health Department has your current address on file. You can update your address by sending an email that includes your license or permit number to onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov, or by making an appointment to visit the Citywide Licensing Center by calling (212) 436-0441.

If you have a Health Department permit, you must have workers compensation and disability insurance. You must present proof of coverage before a permit can be renewed.

If you are exempt from this requirement, you must get a CE-200 form. Depending on the requirement, when renewing online, you must upload the document before paying for your renewal. If you are renewing in person or by mail, the document must be submitted with your renewal application.

The Certificate Holder on all insurance documents must be listed as:

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
125 Worth Street, CN17A
New York, NY 10013

Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in a delay in your application or renewal.

If you receive a summons from the Health Department, you have the opportunity to contest the violations at the OATH Hearings Division. Your hearing date is printed on your summons.

You can pay your summons:

• Online
• In person by appointment
• By mail (use the address on the summons)

The City provides assistance to small businesses with financial counseling and information about financing opportunities.