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Certificate of Registration for Expeditor (Filing Processor) Principal (R-01)

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Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

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    This Certificate of Registration must be renewed every two years. More info

      The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send a Renewal Notice 90 days before the expiration date. This letter includes the certificate number, the expiration date, and the amount of the renewal fee. It is the certificate holder’s responsibility to renew the certificate within 364 days of the expiration date. Certificates that are more than one year past their expiration date will not be renewed and a new application will need to be submitted.

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    All applicants should review the Renewal Form and Instructions.

      R-01 Renewal Form and Instructions (PDF )

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      To change your mailing address, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier’s Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201: More info
        • A letter requesting the change of mailing address.
        • A copy of your certificate with the old address.
        • A personal check or money order in the amount of $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."

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      To request a replacement certificate, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier’s Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201: More info
        • A government-issued photo identification (such as a Driver’s License or Passport). The name on the ID must match the name on the certificate.
        • Your social security number.
        • Your mailing address.
        • A personal check or money order in the amount of $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York."

      • Ready to Renew?

      Renew Online Renew by Mail Renew in Person

      Steps to renew online:

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      Make sure you have your 12 digit Certificate of Fitness Access ID. This can be found on your Renewal Notice. If you do not have your Renewal Notice, your Access ID is your 8 digit Certificate of Fitness number and the last four digits of your social security number.

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        Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.

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          Pay the $100 renewal fee online by one of the following methods: More info
            • Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
            • Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
            • E-Check
            Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable.

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          If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be mailed out within 10 days.

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            To renew a certificate, click on the Renew Online button. If you are an individual, you can only renew your own certificate.

              • Online Renewal
              The online application will open in a new window.
              Renew Online open_in_new

              Steps to renew by mail:

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              Complete the Renewal Form and gather your supporting documents.

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                Pay the $100 renewal fee by one of the following methods: More info
                  • Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
                  • Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
                  Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. The renewal fee is non-refundable.

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                Mail your Renewal Notice (or if you did not receive a Renewal Notice, a copy of your certificate), and if applicable, your fee payment and supporting documents to:

                  NYC Fire Department (FDNY)

                  Address
                  Cashier's Unit


                  9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor




                  Brooklyn NY 11201
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                  If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be mailed out within four to six weeks.

                    • Steps to renew in person:

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                    Complete the Renewal Form and gather your supporting documents.

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                      Pay the $100 renewal fee by one of the following methods: More info
                        • Cash
                        • Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
                        • Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
                        • Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
                        • Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
                        Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable.

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                      Submit your Renewal Notice (or if you did not receive a Renewal Notice, a copy of your certificate), and if applicable, your fee payment and supporting documents to:

                        NYC Fire Department (FDNY)

                        Address
                        Cashier's Unit


                        9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor




                        Brooklyn NY 11201


                        Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.

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                        If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be issued immediately.