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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 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 www.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: 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

Helpful Links

SIA Registration Renewal

SIA Guidelines

Special Inspectors & Special Inspection Agencies Rule

Special Inspection Agencies FAQs