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INDUSTRY PORTAL
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Using PayPal to Make a Payment

The following Step-by-Step Guide will outline the steps applicable to making a payment through
PayPal in NYC CityPay.

HELPFUL LINKS

YouTube.com/DOBNOW

NYC.gov/DOBNOWINFO

NYC.gov/DOBNOWHELP
@NYCBuildings
DOB NOW: Build – USING PAYPAL TO MAKE A PAYMENT

Contents

Introduction _______________________________________________________________________ 2

Log into DOB NOW ________________________________________________________________ 3

Make a payment using PayPal _______________________________________________________ 5

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Introduction
DOB NOW is a self-service online tool for transactions with the Department of Buildings (DOB) to
electronically submit filings, make payments, schedule appointments, check the status of an application,
pull permits, and make renewals. This document serves as a guide on how to initiate a payment, enter
all the required PayPal details, and submit the payment to DOB.

Manual Overview
This user manual provides step-by-step instructions to DOB NOW users on how to navigate and make
PayPal payments using the NYC CityPay portal. The set of steps required to process payments are
identical for DOB NOW: Build and DOB NOW: Safety. Screenshots have been included to guide you
through completing and submitting the required forms.

System Guidelines
1. Fields with a red asterisk (*) are required and must be completed.
2. Grayed-out fields are Read-Only or are auto-populated by the system.
3. Depending on the size of your screen or browser you may have to use the scroll bar to view more
options or full fields.

ADDITIONAL HELP & INFORMATION

1. Video Tutorials: DOB NOW YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/NYCBUILDINGS


2. Presentations & Sessions: www.nyc.gov/dobnowtraining

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Log into DOB NOW


Follow the steps below to access DOB NOW: Build and initiate a PayPal payment

Step Action
To log in to DOB NOW, you must be registered for eFiling.

Additionally, DOB recommends that you turn off pop-up blockers to successfully navigate within
DOB NOW.

For Step-by-Step instructions, please submit a question to www.nyc.gov/dobnowhelp or refer to


the following links:

◼ How to Register for eFiling: www.nyc.gov/efilingtips

◼ How to Turn Off Pop-up Blockers: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/Buildings/pdf/allow_pop-


up_blockers.pdf

1. Access the Internet.

2. Enter www.nyc.gov/dobnow in the URL field at the top of the browser window.

3. Press Enter on your keyboard.

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Step Action

The DOB Login page displays.

4. Enter your Email and Password.

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Make a payment using PayPal


To initiate a PayPal Payment:

Step Action

1. You can search for a particular Job Filing by using the Search feature in the Dashboard on the right
hand side of the screen.

2. Enter in the information of the file you would like to search for and then click Search.

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Step Action

3. You will now be on the Search Results page. Double click on the filing to begin the payment
process. Anyone who is associated with a job can make a payment on that job, including owners,
design professionals, licensed professionals, and filing representatives.

4. Once the relevant details for a filing or request have been entered into DOB NOW, the system will
determine how much is owed for that transaction. The Pay Now button on the right-hand tool bar
will become active. Click it to begin the payment process.

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Step Action

5. A Payment Confirmation window will open with the details of the transaction. Click Confirm to
proceed.

6. Select the PayPal tab to use your PayPal account, then click the PayPal button.

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Step Action

7. Enter in the appropriate email for the payment then click Next.

8. Enter in your password and click the Log In button.

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Step Action

9. Click the radio button to select PayPal and then click Continue to Review Order. An option is
available to select making PayPal your preferred payment method.

10. Review the information to ensure all is correct. If you want to change the payment method in
PayPal click the here link above the First Name text field.

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Step Action

11. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the checkbox to agree to CityPay’s terms and
conditions, then click the PAY NOW button.

12. You will now be taken to the Payment Receipt page where you can print a copy of the receipt for
your records.
Note: When the CityPay screen opens it is important not to close the DOB NOW: Build screen. This
will ensure the payment updates the record to reflect that the payment has been made.

You have now completed the How to use PayPal for payments in DOB NOW Step-by-Step.

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