Johnson City, NY · Broome County
Going Out Of Business License Application
This application requests a license for a proposed going-out-of-business sale and is filed by the owner or an authorized agent with the Village of Johnson City.
- 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 information about the applicant, sale location and dates, occupancy, reason for the sale, and the goods to be sold. The form says to file at least 15 days before the sale and submit a detailed, itemized inventory showing the goods and their total retail value. The applicant signs a sworn statement that the application is accurate; the Village section records receipt, fee, approval, and license dates.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized agent planning a going-out-of-business sale in Johnson City needs to complete and file the application with the required itemized inventory.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or authorized agent signs the application’s sworn statement before the notary, who completes the “Sworn to before me” jurat beneath the signature block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Johnson City Going Out Of Business License Application.
- 2
Complete The Form And Inventory
Enter the applicant, sale, location, and occupancy details, and prepare the detailed inventory required by the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Village
File the notarized application and inventory with the Village of Johnson City at least 15 days before the sale.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Johnson City. 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 get the going-out-of-business application notarized online?
- Complete the application and inventory, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to submit an inventory with this application?
- Yes. The form calls for a full, complete, detailed, itemized inventory of the goods offered at the sale, including the total retail value. It also says no goods may be added to the inventory after application.
- Can I sign this application with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask whether the Village will accept the remotely notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- When should I file the application?
- The application says it must be filed at least 15 days before the sale. Check the completed application and inventory for missing information before submitting them to the Village.