Long Beach, NY · Nassau County
Application for Mercantile License – General Contractor
This application requests a City of Long Beach mercantile license for general contractors and includes a sworn applicant statement, business details, contractor categories, and supporting document requirements.
- 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
General contractors use this application to apply for a new City of Long Beach mercantile license or renew an existing license. It asks for business and owner or officer information, applicable work categories, references for new applicants, and vehicle details. The form also lists required insurance documents, any applicable Nassau County license, and other materials to submit with the application, along with the license fee and late-fee information.
Who needs it
General contractors applying for or renewing a City of Long Beach mercantile license should complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant’s statement is sworn, and the form has a sworn-to-before-me block for a notary public; the applicant signs the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Long Beach general contractor mercantile license application.
- 2
Fill Out Both Sides
Complete the applicable business, owner or officer, category, reference, and vehicle sections, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the statement during the online notarization session and have the notary complete the sworn-to-before-me block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application, required documents, and payment to the City of Long Beach Office of the City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Long Beach. 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 get the general contractor application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the sworn-to-before-me section.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents?
- The application lists insurance certificates, a current Nassau County license when applicable, and additional items for new applicants. Check the form for requirements that apply to your business.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether the completed form meets its submission requirements.
- What should I do after the notary completes the form?
- Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the City of Long Beach Office of the City Clerk. The form lists payment options and the fee.