Canastota, NY · Madison County
Garage and Yard Sales Application
This application records sale dates, location, applicant and property-owner details, and sworn statements for people seeking to conduct a garage or yard sale in the Village of Canastota.
- 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 Village of Canastota application asks for the sale location and dates, the applicant’s contact information, and the property owner’s name; written owner consent is required when the owner is not the applicant. It includes an affirmation by the applicant and a sworn statement for the owner or authorized representative. The attached local law limits sales on a lot to two per calendar year and sets rules for sale duration, items, and signs.
Who needs it
People applying to conduct a garage or yard sale in the Village of Canastota must complete the application and provide owner consent when the property owner is not the applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the owner or authorized representative signs the sworn statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Garage and Yard Sales Application and its attached local law.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide the sale location and dates, applicant contact details, and property-owner information. Obtain written owner consent if required.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the owner or authorized representative’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application to the Village of Canastota using the Village’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canastota. 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 complete the garage and yard sales application?
- Enter the sale location and dates, applicant details, and property-owner information. Obtain written owner consent if the owner is not the applicant, and have the owner or authorized representative sign the sworn statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign the owner statement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat with a “Sworn to before me” statement for the owner or authorized representative. Sign that statement in front of the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. For a notarial act performed outside New York, Real Property Law §299 recognizes acts by an officer authorized where the act is performed.
- What rules does the attached local law set for sales?
- The attached law allows no more than two sales on a lot in a calendar year and generally limits each sale to six calendar days. It also addresses removal of sale items and sign placement.
- Where do I file the application?
- The form is for the Village of Canastota and identifies the Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshall. Confirm where and how to submit it with the Village; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.