Register for eFiling

1. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
2. Select I do not have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
3. Read the Agreement section and click Submit. You will receive two (2) emails. Your account will not be active until you get the second email.
   1. You must click the link sent in the first email to activate your account.
   2. The second email confirms your enrollment.
   3.  You can then use your eFiling email and password to login to DOB NOW: Build, DOB NOW: Safety and the NYC Development HUB.

1. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
2. Select I have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
3. Enter your license number and business name in the appropriate in the appropriate section.
4. Read the Agreement section and click Submit.
5. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account. Click the link in the email; this will open a new browser window. In the new browser window select Click here to open the Authentication Form, which is a printable version of the information you just entered in eFiling.
6. Print the form using your browser menu then sign, date, and seal the form.
7. Send the form by postal mail with a copy of your State-issued identification, such as a driver's license, or DOB ID to the below address or hand deliver it (bring your State-issued ID or DOB ID, a representative cannot deliver it) to:
   
   NYC Department of Buildings
   eFiling Authentication
   280 Broadway
   1st Floor
   New York, NY 10007
   
   Your license information will be verified, and you will be notified by email when your account is activated. Once you are approved, you can then use your eFiling email and password at DOB NOW.

For each DOB NOW: Build or DOB NOW: Safety filing submission you will also have to upload a completed Design Professional/Licensee Seal and Signature (DPL-1) form.

1. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
2. Select I have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
3. Enter your license number and business name in the appropriate section.
4. Read the Agreement section and click Submit.
5. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account. Click the link in the email; this will open a new browser window. In the new browser window select Click here to open the Authentication Form, which is a printable version of the information you just entered in eFiling.
6. Print the form using your browser menu then sign, date, and notarize the form.
7. Send the form by postal mail with a copy of your State-issued identification, such as a driver's license, or DOB ID to the below address. You may also hand deliver it in-person or a representative may submit on your behalf with a copy of your State-issued identification or DOB ID to:
   
   NYC Department of Buildings
   eFiling Authentication
   280 Broadway
   1st Floor
   New York, NY 10007
   
   Your license information will be verified, and you will be notified by email when your account is activated. Once you are approved, you can then use your eFiling email and password at DOB NOW.

1. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
2. Select I have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
3. Enter your license number and business name in the appropriate section.
4. Read the Agreement section and click Submit.
5. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account. Click the link in the email; this will open a new browser window. In the new browser window select Click here to open the Authentication Form, which is a printable version of the information you just entered in eFiling.
6. Print the form using your browser menu then sign, date, and seal the form.
7. Send the form by postal mail with a copy of your State-issued identification, such as a driver's license, or DOB ID to the below address. You may also hand deliver it in-person or a representative may submit on your behalf with a copy of your State-issued identification or DOB ID to:
   
   NYC Department of Buildings
   eFiling Authentication
   280 Broadway
   1st Floor
   New York, NY 10007
   
   Your license information will be verified, and you will be notified by email when your account is activated. Once you are approved, you can then use your eFiling email and password at DOB NOW.

1. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
2. Select I have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
3. Enter your license number and business name in the appropriate section.
4. Read the Agreement section and click Submit.
5. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account. Click the link in the email; this will open a new browser window. In the new browser window select Click here to open the Authentication Form, which is a printable version of the information you just entered in eFiling.
6. Print the form using your browser menu then sign, date, and seal the form.
7. Send the form by postal mail with a copy of your State-issued identification, such as a driver's license, or DOB ID to the below address or hand deliver it (bring your State-issued ID or DOB ID, a representative cannot deliver it) to:
   
   NYC Department of Buildings
   eFiling Authentication
   280 Broadway
   1st Floor
   New York, NY 10007
   
   Your license information will be verified, and you will be notified by email when your account is activated. Once you are approved, you can then use your eFiling email and password at DOB NOW.
8. After your account is activated, you must request QEWI designation from the Façades Unit. Send an email to facades@buildings.nyc.gov, and include the following:
   1. Your name, phone number and email address you used to register in eFiling
   2. New York State license number
   3. A list of jobs filed in New York City as the applicant on buildings over six stories that involve façade restoration work with an example of work history and a contact person who can verify the information.
9. The Façades Unit will contact you within two business days to schedule an interview. The interview will be held at 280 Broadway and last approximately an hour. In most cases, you will find out at the interview if you have been approved. Once you have been approved by the Façades Unit, you will be able to login to DOB NOW: Safety and submit compliance filings.

For each DOB NOW: Build or DOB NOW: Safety filing submission you will also have to upload a completed Design Professional/Licensee Seal and Signature (DPL-1) form.

1. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
2. Select I have a license or DOB-issued ID#.
3. Enter your license number and business name in the appropriate section.
4. Read the Agreement section and click Submit.
5. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account. Click the link in the email; this will open a new browser window. In the new browser window select Click here to open the Authentication Form, which is a printable version of the information you just entered in eFiling.
6. Print the form using your browser menu then sign, date, and notarize the form. Once completed, scan the form and save it as a PDF.
7. Send an email to the Boiler Unit at BoilersSafety@buildings.nyc.gov and include the following:
   1. The saved PDF version of your Authentication Form
   2. A scanned PDF copy of your New York State Department of Labor Certificate of Competence

The Boiler Unit will verify your licensing information, and then notify you by email that your account has been activated. Once you are approved, you can then use your eFiling email and password at DOB NOW.