Buffalo, NY · Erie County
Tire Handler Business License Application
This packet is for applicants seeking a Buffalo tire handler business license and includes application materials, required-document instructions, and sworn license affidavits for the applicant.
- 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 packet asks tire handler applicants to provide business and owner information, select a license category, and submit supporting documents, including a storage plan and general liability insurance. It also includes a new license affidavit and a housing court violation affidavit for the applicant to complete. The application lists separate fees for Tire Handler I and Tire Handler II and states that the business must not operate until all required city licenses have been issued.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Buffalo Tire Handler I or II business license should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents and affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Tire Handler Business License Application packet from the City of Buffalo.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the business and owner details, select the tire handler license type, and gather the required documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during the live video session as instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, supporting documents, and fee to the Buffalo 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 new license affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary during a live video session. Follow the notary’s instructions for identity verification and signing.
- Do I need to submit insurance with this application?
- The form requires tire handlers to submit a storage plan and general liability insurance. It specifies at least $50,000 coverage for personal injury and property damage and an ACORD 25 certificate.
- Which part of the packet needs notarization?
- The new license affidavit ends with a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat. The application also has a separate sworn-and-subscribed block; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure which completed pages it requires.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit in a video session; check with the City of Buffalo about submitting a remotely notarized document.