Elma, NY · Erie County
GC-2 Games of Chance Application
The GC-2 is an application for an organization seeking a license for games of chance, bell jar, or qualifying raffle activities, filed with the municipality where the activities will take place.
- 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
Organizations use this two-page application to provide details about their structure, event location, premises, and planned use of net proceeds. The form instructs applicants to file three signed copies with the municipality and notes that the application covers games of chance, bell jars, and raffles with more than $30,000 in calendar-year net profits. The organization’s head signs the sworn statement affirming the application’s answers and commitments.
Who needs it
An organization applying for a municipal license to conduct games of chance, a bell jar, or a raffle with more than $30,000 in annual net profits needs this form.
How to get this notarized
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Download the GC-2
Get the GC-2 Games of Chance Application and review its instructions before completing it.
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Fill Out the Application
Enter the organization, event location, premises, and intended use of net proceeds.
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Submit to the Municipality
File three signed copies with the municipality, as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elma. 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 GC-2 application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The organization’s head signs during a live video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to file multiple copies of the GC-2?
- Yes. The form instructs applicants to file three signed copies with the municipality.
- Who signs the GC-2 affidavit?
- The person named in the affidavit signs it. The form refers to that person as the head of the organization and requires the signature to be sworn before a notary.
- Can an online notary notarize this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about filing requirements.