Village of Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County
Sidewalk Cafe License Application
This application requests an annual license to operate a sidewalk cafe in Skaneateles, and is filed with the Village by the establishment’s owner or operator.
- 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 information about the applicant, property owner, business, and proposed sidewalk cafe. The Village requires an annual permit for sidewalk cafe operations, and the application checklist calls for supporting materials such as a property survey, site plan, insurance certificate, and drawings or images of furnishings. The applicant must sign and date the application, and incomplete applications will be returned.
Who needs it
An establishment’s owner or operator seeking an annual permit to operate a sidewalk cafe in the Village of Skaneateles needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes an acknowledgment block; the applicant whose signature appears on page 2 must sign and date the application before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Sidewalk Cafe License Application from the Village of Skaneateles.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, property, and facility details, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the application during the video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and supporting items to the Village of Skaneateles.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Skaneateles. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the application during the video session and follow the Village’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The checklist includes materials such as a property survey, certificate of occupancy, site plan, insurance certificate, drawings or images of furnishings, and applicable ownership or agency documents.
- Which part of the application must be notarized?
- The application directs the applicant to sign and date page 2 before a notary public. That page contains an acknowledgment block for the applicant’s signature.
- Can I use online notarization for this New York application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.