How to Renew a Certificate of Fitness

Effective 5/17/2021, COF holders can apply, renew and make payments online.

• Certificates of Fitness Guide for Individuals (PDF)
• Certificate of Fitness Guide for Businesses (PDF)

Renewals that are not Fee Exempt and do not require any changes to COF holder information can be processed online without the need to create a NYC ID:

• Instructions for Certificate of Fitness Simplified Renewals (PDF)

FDNY Business requires a user account on NYC.gov (NYC.ID). Most COF renewals can be processed without the need to create a NYC ID.

• To renew by mail, send renewal fee with the renewal notice to the address below, attention to Cashier's Unit.

• To renew in person, visit the testing center of FDNY at 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

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