Johnson City, NY · Broome County
Secondhand Dealers License Application
This sworn application is for people or businesses seeking a Village of Johnson City license to deal in secondhand goods and must be filed with the Village Clerk.
- 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, ownership or officer information, and disclosures about convictions. It also calls for supporting items, including identification, a Broome County weights-and-measures certificate, and insurance proof. The form says applicants must file a verified application with the Village Clerk before conducting a secondhand-goods business in the village; it lists a $50 annual license fee.
Who needs it
A person or business seeking to establish or operate as a dealer in secondhand goods within the incorporated limits of the Village of Johnson City needs to file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement declaring its information accurate; the applicant or authorized agent signs that statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Secondhand Dealers License Application and review its fields and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and business information, ownership details, and the requested conviction disclosure.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application’s sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the signed application and required supporting items to the Village Clerk.
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 secondhand dealers application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session and submit the completed application and required materials to the Village Clerk.
- Do I need to provide documents with this application?
- The form says a valid driver’s license, photo ID card, or passport must accompany the application. It also lists a Broome County weights-and-measures certificate and proof of workers’ compensation and disability insurance.
- Can I sign this sworn application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement during a video session.
- What if I am unsure about the filing requirements?
- Contact the Village Clerk about the application and supporting documents; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.