Long Beach, NY · Nassau County
Home Improvement Contractor Mercantile License Application
This application is for new or renewing home improvement contractors seeking a City of Long Beach mercantile license, with the applicant’s statements sworn before a notary.
- 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 City of Long Beach City Clerk uses this application for new and renewal mercantile licenses for home improvement contractors. Applicants provide business and owner or officer information, answer questions about convictions and changes since the previous year, and agree to follow applicable rules and laws. The form also lists required insurance certificates, a current Nassau County license, payment, and additional items for new applicants. Complete both sides and include the applicable supporting documents.
Who needs it
Home improvement contractors applying for or renewing a City of Long Beach mercantile license should complete the form and provide the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant’s statement is sworn to before a notary public; the applicant must appear before the notary to swear to the statements and complete the notary block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Long Beach Home Improvement Contractor Mercantile License Application and complete both sides.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide business and owner or officer details, answer the questions, and gather the required documents and payment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session, swear to the statements, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and applicable supporting materials to 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 Long Beach contractor application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Join the video session, swear to your statements, and sign as directed. Submit the notarized form and required documents to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize this home improvement license application?
- Yes. The form says the applicant solemnly swears to the truth of the statements and includes a “Sworn to before me” notary block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your notarized form.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists insurance certificates, a current Nassau County license, and a $400 payment. New applicants must also provide a list of five recent jobs and three business references. Include vehicle registration copies when applicable.