Colonie, NY · Albany County
Solid Waste Collection License Application
This application requests a Town of Colonie solid waste collection license and is filed with the Town Clerk by a business or individual collecting and transporting solid waste in town.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects applicant and business details, vehicle information, fees, and a signed certification. It requires applicants to list each vehicle used to collect or transport solid waste in the Town of Colonie, including backup vehicles, and to attach any additional vehicle-information sheets if needed. The applicant or an authorized representative signs the certification under oath; the form also describes reporting and compliance commitments for a licensee.
Who needs it
Businesses or individuals seeking a Town of Colonie solid waste collection license must complete the application and provide information for vehicles used in town.
Why it needs a notary
An individual applicant signs the sworn-to-before-me jurat; a corporation or partnership representative signs the separate block, swears to the statement, and acknowledges authority before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Town of Colonie Solid Waste Collection License Application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, business, and vehicle details, calculate the fees, and prepare any additional vehicle sheets or requested attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant or authorized representative who will sign the certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary, take the oath, and sign the applicable individual or business section.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application, attachments, and appropriate fee to the Town Clerk as directed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colonie. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Town Clerk. It lists the Town Clerk's address and cautions that missing information or attachments can make an application incomplete.
- Do I need to list backup vehicles?
- Yes. Section B requests information for each wheeled vehicle used for solid waste collection and transportation in the town, and expressly says to include backup vehicles.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. The signer completes the oath and signature before the notary during the online session.
- What if I am unsure whether the Town Clerk will accept an online notarization?
- The form does not explain online notarization procedures. Contact the Town Clerk with questions about filing or acceptance; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.