Cortlandville, NY · Cortland County
Public Fireworks Display Permit Application
This application requests a permit for a public fireworks display and is filed with the Cortlandville Town Clerk’s Office by the individual, partnership, or corporation sponsoring the display.
- 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
Use this seven-page application to provide the proposed display’s date, location, operators, fireworks, safety plans, insurance, and other required details. The Town of Cortlandville says applications must be made at least five days before the display; the form also calls for supporting documents and approvals from the Fire Chief or designee and Cortland County Sheriff before the permit authority decides.
Who needs it
An individual, partnership, or corporation sponsoring a public fireworks display in Cortlandville must submit this application and the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat for the individual applicant or an authorized partnership or corporate signer, who signs and swears to the application before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Cortlandville Public Fireworks Display Permit Application and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, display, site, operator, safety, and insurance information, and gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant statement that applies to your organization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized application and supporting documents to the Cortlandville Town Clerk’s Office at least five days before the display.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cortlandville. 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 fireworks permit application notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the applicable applicant statement during the video session, then submit the notarized form and required attachments to the Town Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form provides a sworn statement and notary jurat for an individual applicant, a partnership member, or a corporate signer. The applicable signer should sign and swear to the statement before the notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Real Property Law §299 recognizes acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Ask the receiving office if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The checklist includes licensing and certificate copies, a site plan, property-owner permission when applicable, insurance and Workers’ Compensation documents, and notice information for owners within 500 feet. Review the full form for the complete list.
- When must I submit the application?
- The form says applications must be made at least five days before the display. It also calls for Fire Chief or designee and Cortland County Sheriff approval before the permit authority’s decision; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.