Rome, NY · Oneida County
Scrap & Salvage Yard License Application
This three-page application is for existing scrap and salvage yard businesses seeking a City of Rome license, with information about the business, applicant, property, and operating site.
- 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 business and applicant details, information about the yard and surrounding property, and sworn statements about site conditions and operations. Existing scrap and salvage yard operators use it to apply for a City of Rome license; the form also includes sections for Code Enforcement and Police Department review. It lists an annual license fee of $75 and provides space for City Clerk licensing details.
Who needs it
Operators of existing scrap and salvage yards in Rome can use this application to seek a license and provide information for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat and signs as Notary Public or Commissioner of Deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Scrap & Salvage Yard License Application from the City of Rome.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the business, applicant, property, and site information, and review the sworn statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign By Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notary session so the jurat can be completed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application to the Rome City Clerk and follow up about city review and licensing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rome. 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 scrap and salvage yard application notarized?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the sworn statement when instructed. Submit the notarized form to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat, so the applicant must sign the sworn statement before a notary.
- Can I notarize this Rome application online?
- New York has authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. A commissioned online notary can witness your signature by video and complete the jurat.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is addressed to the Rome City Clerk. Contact the City Clerk about submission details or the listed annual license fee; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.