Yonkers, NY · Westchester County
Locksmith License Application
The Locksmith License Application is for people seeking a City of Yonkers locksmith license and includes applicant information, character references, judgment disclosures, and a Police Department Affidavit.
- 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
Yonkers requires this application from people applying for a locksmith license under the City Code. Applicants must submit the completed, signed application and notarized Police Department Affidavit along with the listed supporting documents, including photographs, identification, references, and business records. The form also requests information about ownership, company operations, and unsatisfied judgments. It lists separate non-refundable license and background check fees and explains the license expiration date.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of Yonkers locksmith license must complete this application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application’s sworn statement and the Police Department Affidavit each include a jurat; the applicant must sign both before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Yonkers Locksmith License Application and review its requirements, fee information, and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the application and Police Department Affidavit, but leave their signature areas unsigned until your notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification and completed forms ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Join the video session and sign both sworn statements when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and affidavit with the supporting documents and payments listed on the form.
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 notarize the locksmith application and police affidavit?
- Complete the form without signing the sworn statements, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign each statement during the video session and submit the notarized documents with the other required materials.
- Do I need to notarize both parts of this application?
- Yes. The application requirements say the application and Police Department Affidavit must each be signed by the applicant before a Notary Public. Both include sworn statements and notary signature areas.
- Can I use online notarization for this Yonkers form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, and Real Property Law §299 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside New York. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists two recent passport-sized photographs, a driver’s license or qualifying DMV ID, five character references, and business formation documents. It also lists non-refundable license and background check fees.