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Special Inspection Agency (SIA)
Registration Renewal

REMINDER: Do not submit a renewal application until all desired changes have been processed. Changes to registration may not be made during registration.

STEP 1: Complete and Print SIA1 Renewal Application

Access electronic Registration Renewal Form and enter SIA# and the primary director’s email address from existing registration. Do not use SIA1 pdf form for renewing registration.

Update insurance information.

Complete, submit and print the SIA1 Application and SIA cover sheet. Supply the following information on the printed SIA1 Application:

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

Section 9 – Director to complete the Fines and Convictions section

Section 10 – Director to complete the Licensing History section

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

Section 13 – Director(s) must print name, sign, seal, and date the form (PE/ RA Directors ONLY)

STEP 2: Prepare Payment

Pay with check, money order, or electronic payment

Check/Money Order Option – Complete check for the amount indicated in the SIA cover sheet. Make check payable to NYC Department of Buildings.

OR

Electronic payment Option – Special Inspection Agencies can pay their registration fees through our nyc.gov/licensepayment. After your online payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation email from noreply@finance.nyc.gov. The subject description will be Department of Buildings Payment Confirmation.

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: Mail 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 electronic payment confirmation email from noreply@finance.nyc.gov

Mail application package to the following address:

New York City Department of Buildings
Licensing & Exams Unit
Attn: Special Inspection Agency Registration
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007

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