Niagara Falls, NY · Niagara County
Application for a Master Plumber’s License
This four-page application is for people seeking a City of Niagara Falls master plumber’s license and is filed with the Department of Code Enforcement for review by the Examining Board of Plumbers.
- 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 the applicant’s personal, education, licensing, and employment history, including documentation of at least 10 years of plumbing trade experience. Master plumbers may complete sworn affidavits verifying an applicant’s journeyman work under their direct supervision, and the applicant signs a sworn certification. Submit the completed application, required fee, driver’s license copy, and other required documents to the Department of Code Enforcement by mail or hand delivery.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of Niagara Falls master plumber’s license must complete this application and provide the required license, identity, and experience documentation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page master plumber license application and review its requirements and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in your information and employment history, gather required documents, and arrange any Master Plumber affidavits needed to verify journeyman experience.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification or Master Plumber affidavit.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable sworn statement during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Application
Include the fee and required attachments, then mail or hand-deliver the completed application to the Niagara Falls Department of 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 get the sworn statements notarized?
- Complete the relevant applicant certification or Master Plumber affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the statement during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the applicant certification?
- Yes. The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant’s certification. The Master Plumber affidavits also include jurats for the plumbers who verify an applicant’s employment.
- Can I use online notarization 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 it will accept your remotely notarized document.
- What do I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a $70 application fee, a copy of your driver’s license, and all other required documentation. It says applications may be filed by mail or hand delivery with the Department of Code Enforcement.