Complete and file an Application for Authority with the Department of State. 11th JD - Queens Surrogate's Court Local Forms.Note: PDF reader is needed to open these forms (Adobe, Foxit, etc.). To apply for a Certificate of Authority use New York Business Express. The PDF version of these forms are FILLABLE. They can be filled out electronically, then printed. This procedure establishes the authorization required for providing such access to other than the assigned user. All forms are accessed and completed using Adobe Reader. Intheblanks form authorizing a filing agent entity and its employees to efile documents on behalf of a single attorney. Please fill in the form electronically, and then print and sign it.