City of Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Going Out of Business or Similar Sales Application
This application is for businesses seeking a City of Watertown license for a closing-out, defunct-business, or certain damaged-merchandise sale, and is filed with the City Clerk.
- 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 application asks for business and applicant details, sale dates and location, reasons for the sale, and information about the merchandise. Applicants must attach an itemized inventory with the required identifying and valuation details. File a closing-out or defunct-business application at least 15 days before the sale; applications for sales of merchandise damaged by fire, smoke, or water may be made before the sale begins. A license is valid for 30 days.
Who needs it
A business applicant planning a closing-out, defunct-business, or qualifying damaged-merchandise sale in Watertown should complete this application and submit it to the City Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The certification statement contains a sworn-to jurat; the applicant making the certifications must sign and swear to them before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Going Out of Business or Similar Sales Application from the City of Watertown.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, business, sale, and inventory details, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign and swear to the certification during the video session.
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Submit to the City
Return the completed application and required inventory to the Watertown City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Watertown. 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 completed application?
- The form instructs applicants to return the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, Room 101, 245 Washington Street, Watertown. Include the required itemized inventory and any supporting documents.
- Do I need to sign the certification before a notary?
- Yes. The certification says the applicant is duly sworn and includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat. Sign and swear to the statements before a notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn certification in a video session; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- When should I file the application?
- The form says closing-out and defunct-business applications must be filed at least 15 days before the sale starts. Applications for sales of merchandise damaged by fire, smoke, or water may be made before the sale begins.