Certificate of Fitness for Special Effects (E-series)

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Before you submit your application

This Certificate of Fitness can be obtained by passing a written exam or qualifying for an exemption on the basis of education and experience. All applicants should review the Notice of Exam and Study Materials.

Certificate of Fitness E-series Study Materials (SPFX) (PDF )

Applicants who need to take the exam must apply in person and bring the following documents: A completed Certificate of Fitness Application Form, a letter of employment, and two forms of identification, at least one must be a government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or a passport.

Certificate of Fitness Application Form (PDF )

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Steps to apply online:

Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.

Pay the $25 application fee online by one of the following methods: Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa), Debit card (MasterCard or Visa), or E-Check.

A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments. The application fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption if they upload a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.

To apply, click on the Apply Online button. If you are an individual, you can only submit your own application. If you are submitting applications on behalf of a company's employees, you must be authorized by the company to act as a Designated Coordinator and the company must be approved by FDNY.