Buffalo, NY · Erie County
Auctioneer License Application
This five-page application is for people seeking a City of Buffalo auctioneer license and includes sworn statements, supporting-document requirements, and a council notification.
- 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 application to request an auctioneer license through the City of Buffalo Office of Licenses. The form asks for applicant, business, and qualification information, and lists supporting documents, a $400 fee, an auctioneer’s bond, acknowledgment forms, and an inventory of the auction sale. It also includes affidavits and a notification that must be signed by council personnel for the applicable district before the application is considered for approval.
Who needs it
People applying for a Buffalo auctioneer license must complete the application and provide the requested documentation, fee, bond, forms, and inventory.
Why it needs a notary
The application and new license affidavit include subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat blocks; the applicant signs the relevant sworn statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Auctioneer License Application from the City of Buffalo Office of Licenses.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, business, and qualification information, and gather the documentation and other items listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable sworn statement in the online notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the form’s instructions to submit the application, required materials, and fee to the Office of Licenses.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buffalo. 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 sworn statements notarized?
- Book with a commissioned online notary, then sign the applicable sworn statement during your video session. Follow the form’s instructions for submitting the completed application.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- The form lists required documentation, including photo identification, proof of home address, tax identification, and business records. It also calls for a fee, auctioneer’s bond, acknowledgment forms, and an auction sale inventory.
- Can I sign this application with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Office of Licenses whether it accepts the remotely notarized version before submitting.
- What if I am unsure about an application requirement?
- The form directs applicants to the Buffalo Office of Licenses and provides its contact information. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Auctioneer License Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.