New Hartford, NY · Oneida County
Going-Out-of-Business Sale License Application
This application requests a Town of New Hartford license for a closing-out sale, a sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke, or water, or a defunct-business sale.
- 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
Applicants use this five-page form to provide business, sale-location, timing, and sale-reason details and make representations about the inventory. The application requires a complete, itemized inventory; some applicants must also attach transfer or appraisal documents. File it with the Town Clerk before the sale begins: closing-out and defunct-business applications are due at least 15 days beforehand, while a damaged-goods application may be filed any time before the sale starts.
Who needs it
A person or business planning a closing-out sale, sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke, or water, or defunct-business sale in New Hartford must apply to the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The verification on page four has a jurat; the individual applicant or corporate officer named as deponent must swear to the application and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of New Hartford application and review its sale-category choices, filing timing, verification, and inventory instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, business, sale, and inventory information. Attach any supporting documents required for your sale category.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the verification jurat.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
The individual applicant or corporate officer named as deponent appears, swears to the verification, and signs before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
File the notarized application and its attachments with the New Hartford Town Clerk within the deadline for your sale type.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Hartford. 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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the application and inventory, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The individual applicant or corporate officer who is the deponent must appear, swear to the verification, and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to attach an inventory?
- Yes. The form calls for a full, complete, detailed, itemized inventory, including specified item details, goods purchased and received in the prior 90 days, and total retail value. Add pages if necessary.
- When must I file the application?
- The form says closing-out and defunct-business applications must be filed at least 15 days before the sale begins. A damaged-goods application may be filed any time before the sale starts.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized form.
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