Long Beach, NY · Nassau County
Application for Mercantile License or Renewal
This two-sided application is for businesses seeking a new City of Long Beach mercantile license or renewing an existing license, and includes an applicant statement 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 Office of the City Clerk application collects business, ownership, premises, emergency contact, and industry-specific information for a new mercantile license or renewal. Applicants also certify that they will comply with applicable rules and laws, and the form states that incomplete applications will be rejected. Complete both sides and provide the requested details for the business type, such as equipment, seating, rooms, or vending machines where applicable.
Who needs it
Business owners or authorized corporate officers applying for a new City of Long Beach mercantile license or renewing one should complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn statement and a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signing the certification must swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Long Beach Application for Mercantile License or Renewal.
- 2
Complete Both Sides
Select new application or renewal and fill in all applicable business, ownership, premises, and business-type details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and swear to and sign the certification during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application 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 complete the mercantile license application?
- Choose new application or renewal, complete both sides, provide the requested business and premises details, then sign the certification before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a “Sworn to before me” jurat, so the applicant must swear to and sign the certification before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the City of Long Beach whether it accepts a remotely notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests business and owner details, premises information, references for new applicants, emergency contacts, and additional information based on the business type.