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Special Inspection Agency (SIA) 
New Registration

STEP 1: Complete SIA1 Application

Complete, submit and print the electronic SIA1 registration form and SIA1 cover sheet.  Do not use the SIA1 licensing pdf form for initial registration.

  • Section 4 – Provide handwritten Social Security Number (PE/ RA Directors ONLY)

  • Section 12 – Owner must sign, date and notarize the form

  • Section 13 – All directors must sign, seal and date form (PE/ RA Directors ONLY)

STEP 2: Prepare Payment

Pay with check or money order. Complete check/money order for the amount indicated on the SIA cover sheet.  Make check/money order payable to NYC Department of Buildings.

STEP 3: Gather Supporting Documents (for PE or RA Directors only)

Gather the required supporting documents.  Review the guidelines for preparing and submitting SIA supporting documents. Incomplete, incorrect and missing documents will delay the processing of the SIA1 application.

STEP 4: Submit SIA Application Package

SIA application package includes:

  • SIA Cover Sheet

  • SIA1 Form (signed, sealed and dated)

  • All supporting documents from STEP 3

  • Check/Money Order or copy of confirmation email from noreply@finance.nyc.gov

  • Mail application package to:

NYC Department of Buildings
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
Attn: Licensing & Exams Unit
New York, NY 10007

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