Thornton, CO · Adams County
Pawnbroker License Application
This application packet is for individuals and businesses seeking a new or renewed pawnbroker license from the Thornton City Clerk’s Office.
- 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
Thornton requires this packet for new pawnbroker license applications and annual renewals; renewal applications must be filed by December 1 each calendar year. It includes the application, background investigation report, consent to release information, and other checklist items, with notarized sworn statements from applicants and individuals completing background forms. Submit a complete packet with the required fees and supporting documents, following the City Clerk’s checklist and instructions.
Who needs it
Individuals and businesses applying for or renewing a Thornton pawnbroker license must complete the applicable forms and provide required information for each applicant and manager.
Why it needs a notary
The application, consent, and background report each include a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant or individual named on each form signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Pawnbroker License packet and review the City Clerk’s checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the applicable application and supporting forms, gather required documents, and leave sworn signature sections unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the forms that contain jurats.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign each applicable sworn section while the notary observes and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Provide the notarized forms, supporting documents, and required fees to the Thornton City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thornton. 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 pawnbroker application notarized online?
- Complete the form without signing its sworn sections, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Submit the notarized forms with the full packet to the City Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to notarize every form in the packet?
- The application, Authorization and Consent to Release Information, and Confidential Background Investigation Report each contain a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The packet also lists other documents that may require completion or signatures.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Ask the Thornton City Clerk’s Office whether it will accept a remotely notarized version for this filing.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the complete application packet and required fees to the City Clerk’s Office. Follow the checklist’s document order and formatting instructions; contact the Licensing Coordinator with questions, or confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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