Rotterdam, NY · Schenectady County

No notary required

Junkyard License Application

This application is for people or businesses seeking a Town of Rotterdam license to operate a junkyard at a specified property.

What this form is

The Town of Rotterdam application is for a junkyard license under Chapter 173 of the town code. It requests applicant and business details, the proposed junkyard location and tax map information, and descriptions of the property and adjacent properties. The form lists a $500 annual fee and a permit term from April 1 through March 31. Required attachments depend on the applicant’s business structure and property arrangements.

Who needs it

People or businesses applying for a Town of Rotterdam junkyard license should complete this application and provide the attachments that apply to them.

How to submit it

Mail the application to the Town Clerk, 1100 Sunrise Blvd, Rotterdam, NY 12306. The form lists a $500 annual fee.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the form requires the applicant’s signature and date, and does not state that any attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Rotterdam Junkyard License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide applicant and business details, the proposed location and tax map information, and the requested property descriptions.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Include the business-structure documents that apply, a deed showing the location, and lease or business-arrangement documents described on the form.

  4. 4

    Mail The Application

    Mail the application to the Town Clerk at 1100 Sunrise Blvd, Rotterdam, NY 12306; the form lists a $500 annual fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Junkyard License Application?
No. The application requires the applicant’s signature and date but does not state that a notary or sworn step is required for this form or its listed attachments.
How do I submit the Junkyard License Application?
Mail the completed application to the Town Clerk, 1100 Sunrise Blvd, Rotterdam, NY 12306. The form lists a $500 annual fee.
What attachments does the application require?
Requirements depend on the applicant’s business structure. The form also asks for a deed showing the junkyard location and copies of written leases or business arrangements; for verbal arrangements, attach a memorandum of their terms and conditions.
What information does the application request?
It asks for applicant and business information, the proposed junkyard address and tax map details, and descriptions of the property’s present condition, present use, and adjacent properties.

Need something notarized?

This Junkyard License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rotterdam form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.