New Rochelle, NY · Westchester County
Second Hand Dealer of Merchandise License Application
This application and bond packet is for people seeking a New Rochelle license to buy or sell secondhand merchandise and includes sworn statements for the applicant and sureties.
- 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 four-page packet to apply for an original or renewal secondhand merchandise dealer license in New Rochelle. It collects applicant and business details, lists the types of articles to be bought or sold, and includes a $1,000 bond form and surety statements. The city’s Building, Police, and Law Departments have authorization sections, and the City Clerk records the license details and fee.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an original or renewal New Rochelle license to buy or sell secondhand merchandise should complete the application and provide the bond and surety information.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn application before a notary, while the bond includes acknowledgments for the principal and sureties and sworn affidavits for both sureties.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Second Hand Dealer of Merchandise License Application packet.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and business details, the types of articles, and the bond and surety information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn statements and acknowledgments.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable sections during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed packet to the City of New Rochelle and follow its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Rochelle. 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 and bond notarized?
- Complete the required fields, then book online and sign the sworn statements during your video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized packet to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the bond as well as the application?
- The packet includes a sworn application statement, bond acknowledgments for the principal and sureties, and sworn statements from both sureties. Check which signatures are required for your submission.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Real Property Law §299 recognizes acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act takes place.
- What should I do if I am unsure which sections to complete?
- The packet has application, bond, surety, and city authorization sections. Contact the city about submission requirements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.