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If you have any questions, before mailing or faxing any forms or documents, contact the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Veterinary Public Health Services at (646) 632-6604.
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Applications must be submitted no less than 10 business days prior to the animal's arrival, and all paperwork must be up to date. Prerequisites vary based on the type of animal the permit is being issued for, as described in the prerequisites section, above.
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Requests will not be considered until all required paperwork (with required state approvals, as necessary) is submitted and all conditions for exhibiting animals have been met.
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Complete all required paperwork and mail or fax the completed paperwork to the DOHMH Office of Veterinary Public Health Services.
Animal Exhibition Permit Application (PDF)

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)

Office of Veterinary Public Health Services
125 Worth Street, Box 66
New York, NY 10013
Fax: (646) 632-6605

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