Hempstead, NY · Nassau County
Going Out of Business Sale Application
This application gathers sale, business, inventory, and ownership details from Hempstead businesses seeking to conduct a going-out-of-business sale.
- 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
This one-page application collects information about the applicant, business, sale dates, goods, inventory, and plans for the business after the sale. Use it to apply for a Town license for a closing-out sale, a defunct-business sale, or a sale of goods damaged by smoke, fire, water, or otherwise. The form says the application date must be at least 15 days before the sale starts and requires the applicant to swear that the statements are true.
Who needs it
A business owner or responsible person applying to conduct a closing-out, defunct-business, or damaged-goods sale in the Town of Hempstead needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn statement and a “Sworn to before me” notary block; the applicant signs and swears that the statements are true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Going Out of Business Sale Application from the Town of Hempstead.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the applicant, business, sale, inventory, and ownership sections that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the truth of the statements during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed, notarized application to the Town of Hempstead as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hempstead. 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 Hempstead sale application?
- Fill in the applicant, business, sale, inventory, and ownership details. The applicant must swear that the statements are true and sign before a notary.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” block and a statement in which the applicant swears that the information is true.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and check with the Town if you are unsure the format will be accepted.
- When should I submit the application?
- The form says the application date must be at least 15 days before the sale is to start. Confirm the timing and submission process with the city, town or village if unsure.