Niagara Falls, NY · Niagara County
Demolition Contractor Registration Application
This four-page application is for individuals, partners, and corporations seeking a Niagara Falls registration certificate to engage in demolition work, and includes a sworn statement by the applicant.
- 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 application asks for applicant and business details, work history, insurance information, references, and other disclosures, with supporting documents such as certificates of insurance required. Niagara Falls Code Enforcement uses it to process applications for a demolition contractor registration certificate. The applicant certifies that the information is true and correct and acknowledges that willful false statements may lead to revocation of the certificate, a fine, or both.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, and corporations applying to Niagara Falls Code Enforcement for a registration certificate to engage in demolition work need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification in the form’s “Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me” block before a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Demolition Contractor Registration Application from Niagara Falls Code Enforcement.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and business information, answer each question, and prepare the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the application during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required attachments to Niagara Falls Code Enforcement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Niagara Falls. 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 demolition contractor application?
- Fill in the applicant and business details, answer the questions, gather the required supporting documents, and sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the completed application and attachments to Niagara Falls Code Enforcement.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me” block for the applicant’s signature, with space for a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. You can sign before a commissioned online notary in a remote session.
- What supporting documents should I submit?
- The application lists certificates of insurance and, as applicable, a certificate of incorporation, partnership agreement, or business certificate (D.B.A.). Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission requirements.