Do I need a notary for the Home Improvement Contractor’s License Application?

No. The application has signature lines and an affirmation under penalties of perjury, but it does not require notarization.

How do I submit the contractor license application?

Bring the completed application and required documents to Code Enforcement, Room 212, Olean Municipal Building. Follow the instructions for the background-check payment and city payment.

What attachments does the application require?

The instructions call for current liability insurance documentation, workers’ compensation and disability or exemption documentation, and a list of owners or shareholders and employees.

Olean, NY · Cattaraugus County

No notary required

Home Improvement Contractor’s License Application

Home improvement contractors and subcontractors use this application to request a City of Olean license for work offered within the city.

What this form is

The application is for home improvement contractors seeking a City of Olean license; its instructions say contractors and subcontractors working in the city must be licensed. It asks for business and applicant details, work information, insurance and worker information, and individual owner or shareholder details. The instructions list required insurance documents, a background-check payment, and submission steps.

Who needs it

Home improvement contractors and subcontractors offering services for hire within Olean’s municipal boundaries need to apply for a city license.

How to submit it

Bring the completed application and required insurance forms to the Code Enforcement Office, Room 212, Olean Municipal Building, 101 E. State St. Include the specified $95 check or money order for the background check and pay the city amount listed at the City Clerk’s office.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the signer affirms statements under penalties of perjury, but the document does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Improvement Contractor’s License Application and read the accompanying instructions.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business and applicant information, describe the work, and complete the owner or shareholder information and signature sections.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the insurance documents and owner or employee list specified in the instructions.
4
Submit To Code Enforcement
Bring the application and documents to Code Enforcement, Room 212, Olean Municipal Building, and follow the payment instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Improvement Contractor’s License Application?: No. The application has signature lines and an affirmation under penalties of perjury, but it does not require notarization.
How do I submit the contractor license application?: Bring the completed application and required documents to Code Enforcement, Room 212, Olean Municipal Building. Follow the instructions for the background-check payment and city payment.
What attachments does the application require?: The instructions call for current liability insurance documentation, workers’ compensation and disability or exemption documentation, and a list of owners or shareholders and employees.
Who should apply for an Olean home improvement contractor license?: The application instructions say home improvement contractors and subcontractors employed in Olean must be licensed.

Need something notarized?

This Home Improvement Contractor’s License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Olean form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.