AEU20 at a glance
What it is: AEU20 is the Statement in Support of Certificate of Correction.
Who signs: The person who corrected the violating condition(s) completes this statement, which must describe the steps taken to correct the violating condition(s) and reference all relevant permit numbers, job applications or other records that substantiate correction.
Except in cases where an AEU3321 form has been submitted, this form or a notarized statement on a separate sheet of paper is required for the Certification of a Department of Buildings OATH Summons.
If the property owner or the respondent completes the statement, and the work was not performed by either, an additional statement from the person who performed the work is required.
A filled-in AEU20 example: a respondent who did the work herself
How to fill out AEU20, box by box
SUMMONS NUMBER and I
Under VIOLATION INFORMATION, enter the SUMMONS NUMBER.
I am the (check one) and Other (specify)
After I, you duly swear under penalty of perjury that you are the (check one): Respondent, Contractor, Licensed Professional, Owner (not respondent), Respondent's Employee or Other (specify).
PLACE OF OCCURRENCE, Date and STATEMENT IN SUPPORT
Enter the PLACE OF OCCURRENCE (Street Address) (City, State, Zip) as listed on the summons.
You performed the following work or hired a contractor/licensed professional to correct the cited summons; enter the Date.
Under STATEMENT IN SUPPORT, describe the work performed (if additional space is needed, use attached supplement).
Name (print), Signature and Date
Enter your Name (print) and your Signature, sworn to or affirmed under penalty of perjury, and the Date. The form also prints Notarization: State of New York, County of, day of 20, Notary Seal and Notary Signature.
SUPPLEMENT: SUMMONS NUMBER, page of and Statement in Support
Attach the SUPPLEMENT ONLY if needed, and enter the SUMMONS NUMBER and page _______ of _______.
Before you go
If the work was performed on an elevator or boiler, the statement must be on a separate sheet of paper on the letterhead of the company who did the work.
Common questions about AEU20
Where do I file it?
To submit this form, use an eFiling account to login to DOB NOW at www.nyc.gov/dobnow and select the BIS Options portal. If you need to create an eFiling account visit www.nyc.gov/DOBNOWtips. Reminder, when submitting this form include all supporting.
Is there a penalty?
False certification is a criminal misdemeanor under sections 28-203.1.1 and 28-211.1 of the NYC Administrative Code, punishable by up to one (1) year imprisonment and/or fine of up to $25,000 (checked October 22, 2026). It is also punishable with a civil penalty of up to $25,000 (checked October 22, 2026).
Sources
[1] AEU20 (Rev. 7/21), Statement in Support of Certificate of Correction, NYC Department of Buildings (the Official source link on this page).