Workers’ Compensation Board

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Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200) Request CE-200

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A Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200) can only be used to attest to a government entity that an applicant requesting a license, permit or contract is not required to carry workers' compensation and/or disability and Paid Family Leave benefits coverage. It CAN NOT be used to respond to the Board regarding periods of non-compliance or penalties issued for not having insurance coverage. It also CAN NOT be used to show another business or that business's insurance carrier that coverage is not required.

• Certificates are only valid for the specific license, permit or contract. Certificates for building permits are job-specific and a separate certificate will be required for each building permit.
• Certificates are assigned a unique certificate number that can be validated by the government official issuing the license, permit, or contract.

Only two types of entities may apply for a certificate to show they are exempt from the requirement to provide workers' compensation and/or disability and Paid Family Leave benefits coverage when obtaining a license, permit or contact with a government agency:

1. New York entities with no employees
2. Out-of-state entities obtaining a contract or license where all the work is performed outside of New York State

Help Guides For New York Business Express

• Guide for Businesses and Homeowners
• Guide for Not-For-Profit Organizations

If you need additional assistance, contact the New York Business Contact Center at (518) 485-5000.

The link below will take you to New York Business Express, where you may complete a web-based application.

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