Barber Shop Permit

You must have a Barber Shop Permit to run a barber shop.

In addition to the permit, you must have a barber shop license issued by the New York State Department of State (DOS). A shop that services both men and women must have both a barber shop and a beauty shop license. Visit the New York State Professional or Business License or Permit page to learn how to apply for the appropriate license.

If you provide barber services on a City street, you must also have a General Vendor License.

Fees

If you apply between:

May 1 and October 31, the fee is $7.50
November 1 and April 30, the fee is $15

The permit renewal fee is $15 per year.

Expiration Date

The permit expires each year on October 31.

You can download or request a permit application. It includes forms and information about requirements.

Online

Visit the Department of Health's permits and licenses page.

By Mail

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to request a copy.

Online

Visit the Department of Health's permits and licenses page.

In Person

To apply in person, you have to bring your completed application to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Licensing Center or the NYC Small Business Support Center. Appointments are required.

DCWP Licensing Center
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM
NYC Small Business Support Center
90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM

Email or call DCWP to schedule an appointment.

By Email

Email LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov.

By Phone

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Licensing Appointment Line
Phone Number: (212) 436-0441
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Several weeks before your permit expires, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will mail you a renewal package.

You can renew online or submit your application by mail or in person.

Online

To renew online, you need to have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by DOHMH.

Renew online.

By Mail

To renew by mail, follow the instructions on your renewal notice.

In Person

To renew in person, you have to bring your completed application to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Licensing Center or the NYC Small Business Support Center. Appointments are required.

DCWP Licensing Center
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM
NYC Small Business Support Center
90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM

Email or call DCWP to schedule an appointment.

By Email

Email LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov.

By Phone

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Licensing Appointment Line
Phone Number: (212) 436-0441
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

You can get the status of your application.

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Licensing Center
Phone Number: (212) 487-4104
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

If you’re using the NYC Health Department online license and permit system, you can get help with:

Renewing your permit
Payment problems
Obtaining a PIN
Linking or relinking a PIN
Resetting user names or passwords
Problems uploading documents
Error messages
Web page not loading
Button not responding

Online

Submit a help request online.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

You can get answers to permit-specific questions and information about application requirements.

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Licensing Center
Phone Number: (212) 487-4104
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

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