City of Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Going Out of Business or Similar Sales Renewal Application
This application requests a 30-day renewal of a going-out-of-business or similar sales license, and the licensee submits it with an inventory to the Watertown 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 form requests one additional 30-day period for a going-out-of-business or similar sales license. The applicant must apply no more than 10 days before the current license expires, pay the $50 fee, and submit an inventory of the merchandise remaining, prepared in the same manner as the original inventory. The application also includes a sworn certification about ownership and the inventory. Return the completed form and inventory to the City Clerk’s Office.
Who needs it
A licensee seeking an additional 30 days for a going-out-of-business or similar sale in Watertown must submit this application and an inventory of remaining merchandise.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the applicant signing the certification must swear to its statements before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Going Out of Business or Similar Sales Renewal Application from the Watertown City Clerk.
- 2
Complete the Form and Inventory
Fill in the application and prepare an inventory of remaining merchandise in the same manner as the original inventory.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant who will swear to the certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed application, inventory, and $50 fee 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 renew a going-out-of-business sale license in Watertown?
- Complete the renewal application, attach an inventory of remaining merchandise, pay the $50 fee, and return the materials to the Watertown City Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s certification is sworn, and the form includes a jurat for the notary public to complete.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned online notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm the City Clerk’s submission requirements if unsure.
- When should I submit the renewal application?
- The form says to apply no more than 10 days before the current license expires. Include the required inventory and $50 fee; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.