DOB now accepts Certificate of Correction requests through DOB NOW: Safety. From the dashboard, select Violations & Notices of Deficiency, choose “+Certificate of Correction Review Request,” and enter the summons number. The old AEU2, AEU20, and AEU3321 forms are no longer submitted. Confirm the current requirement in the cited agency system and in any notice issued for the property.
Know who must submit, attest, certify, and correct
The Submitter starts the request. If the Submitter is not the owner or respondent, the owner or respondent must log in separately and attest that the Submitter is authorized.
The Certifier has personal knowledge of how the condition was corrected. The Corrector performed the work. One person can sometimes hold more than one role, but each role and statement must be accurate.
- Confirm the violation requires or permits a Certificate of Correction and obtain the current form and instructions.
- Determine which owner, respondent, licensed professional, contractor, or other statements and exhibits apply.
- Make sure permits, inspections, sign-offs, photographs, and dates match the cited condition.
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Submitter | Creates and manages the COC request. |
| Owner or respondent | Attests to authorization when another person submits. |
| Certifier | States from personal knowledge how the condition was corrected. |
| Corrector | Identifies the contractor, licensed professional, or other person who did the work. |
Complete the DOB NOW request step by step
Gather the documents before starting so the request, statements, and attachments describe the same correction.
- Correct the violating condition and obtain required permits, sign-offs, photographs, receipts, or inspection results.
- Sign in to DOB NOW, open Safety, select Violations & Notices of Deficiency, and choose +Certificate of Correction Review Request.
- Enter the summons number, complete the role and correction information, obtain the owner or respondent attestation when required, and upload supporting documents.
- Monitor the review. If AEU disapproves the request, use the stated resubmission or dispute option rather than starting an unrelated record.
File promptly after the condition is corrected
The summons and any Class 1, cure, settlement, or hearing instructions control timing. DOB warns that failure to submit a Certificate of Correction can result in additional violations.
Class 1 summonses must be corrected immediately. Some covered construction-site Class 1 matters can face an additional $5,000 civil penalty and repeated 60-day inspections when not certified on time.
Certificate of Correction rejection risks
Use this list as a final review before filing, paying, certifying, or closing the internal task.
- Uploading retired AEU2, AEU20, or AEU3321 forms.
- Failing to obtain the separate owner or respondent attestation.
- Naming a certifier who does not have personal knowledge of the correction.
- Using attachments that do not show the cited location, permitted work, or completed condition.
Save the submitted request and every review response
Keep the summons, role attestations, correction narrative, attachments, DOB receipt, disapproval or approval, and later property-profile status.
- Violation and summons
- Current Certificate of Correction package
- Permits, inspections, photos, and professional statements
- DOB receipt, objections, resubmission, and acceptance
Approval is the closure milestone
A prepared form or uploaded package is not enough. Confirm that DOB accepted the correction and separately verify any OATH penalty or hearing obligation.
A request is not complete merely because it was submitted. If AEU approves it, verify that the summons is resolved on the public property record.
This article provides general information and is not legal advice.
