Niagara Falls, NY · Niagara County
Home Improvement Registration Certificate Application
This five-page application is for individuals and businesses seeking a City of Niagara Falls home improvement registration certificate to perform residential repair, remodeling, and improvement work.
- 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 collects applicant and business details, the type of registration requested, insurance information, work history, and references. The applicant also answers questions about prior business activity, liens or judgments, other municipal registrations, and criminal convictions. Niagara Falls Code Enforcement requires the application for those seeking a home improvement registration certificate, along with supporting documents such as insurance certificates and applicable business records.
Who needs it
Individuals and businesses seeking a Niagara Falls registration certificate to perform home improvement work on residential property should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification under oath in the “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 Home Improvement Registration Certificate Application from the City of Niagara Falls Code Enforcement.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete applicant and business information, select the registration type, answer the questions, and gather the supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the live video session before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and applicable supporting documents 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 home improvement registration application?
- Fill in the applicant, business, registration, insurance, and reference details, answer each applicable question, sign the sworn statement before a notary, and submit the application with required supporting documents.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a “Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me” section for the applicant’s signature and a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn statement through a live video session; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the form list?
- The form lists applicable certificates of incorporation, partnership agreements, a business certificate (D.B.A.), insurance certificates showing required coverage, and a copy of the legal contract.