Yonkers, NY · Westchester County
Cabaret License Application
The City of Yonkers Cabaret License Application is for a business owner, partner, or officer seeking a license to offer entertainment at a Yonkers location.
- 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
This nine-page application collects business, ownership, premises, and entertainment details and includes security guard verification, a video camera affidavit, a premises owner affidavit, and an inspection report. Yonkers requires applicants to submit the completed application with all required documents; missing items may delay or prevent approval. Requirements include a current Certificate of Occupancy, floor plans, occupancy limit, insurance, and applicable licenses, with separate fees for each floor and an inspection.
Who needs it
A business owner, partner, or officer applying to operate a cabaret at a Yonkers location must complete the application and provide the required documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application has sworn statement blocks for the applicant, video camera affidavit, and premises owner affidavit; the applicant and premises owner sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Yonkers Cabaret License Application and review its requirements and included affidavits.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter business, ownership, premises, and entertainment details, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the relevant applicant or premises owner affidavit when directed during the live video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and required documents to the City of Yonkers Consumer Protection Bureau.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Yonkers. 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 Yonkers cabaret application notarized?
- Complete the form and gather its required documents, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable affidavit blocks during your video session and submit the completed package to the city.
- Do I need a notary for the cabaret application?
- Yes. The application says it must be signed before a Notary Public. It also includes sworn blocks for the video camera affidavit and premises/building owner affidavit.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicable signatures during a live video session.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists items such as a current Certificate of Occupancy, identification, business documents, floor plan, occupancy limit, insurance certificate, and inspection report. Check the application for items that apply to your business; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.