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Certificate Renewal: Plumber/Fire Suppression Piping Contractor

To renew your Plumber/Fire Suppression Piping Contractor certificate, renewal applications must be submitted online at nyc.gov/dobnow. The Licensing & Exams Unit does not accept any walk-in transactions, or paper applications for this process.

STEP 1: Renewal Application Submission

Plumber/Fire Suppression Piping Contractor certificate holders must submit their renewal applications through DOB NOW: Licensing. An NYC.ID account is required to use DOB NOW: Licensing. To create an NYC.ID account, visit nyc.gov/dobnowtips for more information. If you already have an NYC.ID account, please proceed to STEP 2.

STEP 2: Upload Supporting Documentation

To complete the online renewal process, Master Plumbers must submit the following documents in PDF format via the DOB NOW Portal:

NOTE: See the Licensing Renewal Application User Guide for step-by-step directions.

Supporting Documents 

  • Original 7-Hour Continuing Education Course Certificate of Completion

Renewal Fees

  • $150.00 – License
  • $200.00 – Late Fee (this includes $150.00 renewal fee and $50.00 late fee) between 1-30 days, paid at the time of renewal via the online portal
  • $250.00 – Late Fee (this includes $150.00 renewal fee and $100.00 late fee) 31 days or greater, paid at the time of renewal via the online portal

NOTE: To avoid a late fee, renewal applications must be submitted 30-90 days before the expiration date that is indicated on your license card.

STEP 3: Obtaining the License Card

You will receive your registration card by mail within 30 days of your approval. If you have not received it within 30 days, please contact licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov for an update on your card status.

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