Do I need a notary for the Secondhand Dealer Application Packet?

No. The packet has signature lines but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the purchase form has a seller signature line.

What documents must accompany the application?

The packet says to attach government-issued identification and provide copies of applicable business certificates, such as a D/B/A, partnership, incorporation, or authority certificate.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant, business, and site information, identification, and whether the applicant has had a crime or municipal ordinance violation conviction in the past 10 years.

Amsterdam, NY · Montgomery County

No notary required

Secondhand Dealer Application Packet

Secondhand dealers use this packet to apply for a City of Amsterdam license and record purchases of secondhand property.

What this form is

The packet includes a secondhand dealer license application and a purchase form for recording seller and item details. The application asks for applicant and business information, identification, business certificates, and information about any convictions in the past 10 years. The included city chapter says dealers must obtain a license before engaging in business and lists a $100 annual license fee.

Who needs it

People or businesses seeking a City of Amsterdam secondhand dealer license use the application; dealers use the purchase form to record secondhand property purchases.

How to submit it

File the application with the City Clerk’s Office at 61 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010. The packet lists a $100 license fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the purchase form has a seller signature line.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Secondhand Dealer Application Packet PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested applicant, business, and site details, answer the conviction question, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a copy of government-issued identification and provide copies of applicable business certificates.
4
Submit To The City Clerk
File the application with the City Clerk’s Office at 61 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Secondhand Dealer Application Packet?: No. The packet has signature lines but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the purchase form has a seller signature line.
How do I submit the Secondhand Dealer Application Packet?: File the application with the City Clerk’s Office at 61 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010. The packet lists a $100 license fee.
What documents must accompany the application?: The packet says to attach government-issued identification and provide copies of applicable business certificates, such as a D/B/A, partnership, incorporation, or authority certificate.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant, business, and site information, identification, and whether the applicant has had a crime or municipal ordinance violation conviction in the past 10 years.

Need something notarized?

This Secondhand Dealer Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Amsterdam form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.