Buffalo, NY · Erie County
Out of Business Affidavit
The Out of Business Affidavit notifies the City of Buffalo Division of Licenses that a business has stopped operating and relinquishes its city-issued licenses.
- 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 affidavit notifies the City of Buffalo Division of Licenses that the business named on the form has stopped operating as of the stated date. The primary applicant uses it to relinquish the business’s city-issued licenses, which become null and void on that date. The form says applicants who later resume operating at that location must apply for licenses as new applicants, and that license fees will not be refunded. Attach a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license.
Who needs it
The primary applicant on a City of Buffalo business license uses this affidavit to report that the business has stopped operating and relinquish its licenses.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Out of Business Affidavit from the City of Buffalo.
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Complete the Form
Enter the effective date, business name, and business address.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the City
Attach a copy of your driver’s license and submit the affidavit to the City of Buffalo Division 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 submit the Out of Business Affidavit?
- Complete and sign the affidavit before a notary, attach a copy of your driver’s license, and submit it to the City of Buffalo Division of Licenses.
- Do I need to be the primary applicant?
- Yes. The form says you must be a primary applicant on the license to submit the affidavit. It also requires a copy of your driver’s license.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What happens to my licenses and fees?
- The affidavit says the licenses become null and void on the effective date stated, and the City of Buffalo will not refund any portion of the license fees.
- Can I submit this if I plan to reopen later?
- The form says that if you later decide to operate the business at the same location again, you must reapply for all licenses as a new applicant. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.