Rotterdam, NY · Schenectady County
General License For Secondhand Dealers Application
This application requests a Town of Rotterdam general license for secondhand dealers and is filed with the Town Clerk by an individual applicant or an authorized company officer.
- 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
Use this three-page application to request a general license to operate as a secondhand dealer in the Town of Rotterdam. Applicants provide personal and business details, describe the articles they plan to buy or sell, and answer questions about their background and business history. The form instructs applicants to complete it in full, sign its sworn affidavit before a notary public, and mail it to the Town Clerk with the $250 application fee.
Who needs it
Individuals seeking a Rotterdam secondhand dealer license, or an officer filing for a firm or corporation, must complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn affidavit; the applicant, or authorized company officer signing the application, must sign before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Rotterdam general license application for secondhand dealers.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested applicant, business, background, and operating details. A company applicant must have an officer file and include their official title.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Mail the completed application and $250 fee to the Rotterdam Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rotterdam. 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 secondhand dealer application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the notarized application and $250 fee to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically says the affidavit below must be properly executed and signed before a notary public. The applicant signs the affidavit; a company officer filing for an entity should sign with their official title.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized application.
- What should I send with the application?
- The form says to mail the completed application to the Town Clerk and includes a $250 application fee payable to the Rotterdam Town Clerk.
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