Wethersfield, CT · Hartford County
Pawn Shop/Secondhand Dealer Employee Application
This four-page application is for people seeking employment with a licensed pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or precious metals, gemstone, or coins dealer in Wethersfield.
- 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
The Wethersfield Police Department application collects an employee’s identifying and residence information, business details, and any applicable criminal history. Applicants must certify that their information is true and accurate, sign before a notary, provide specified identification documents and a passport-size photograph, and complete the required fingerprinting and background check. The application also gives instructions for pre-registration, scheduling fingerprinting, and submitting the application and payment to the Police Department.
Who needs it
People applying to work for a licensed pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or precious metals, gemstone, or coins dealer in Wethersfield must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application before a notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn acknowledgment and signs and prints their name and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the four-page Pawn Shop/Secondhand Dealer Employee Application from the Town of Wethersfield.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill out the application completely and accurately, including residence history, business details, and any applicable criminal history.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary, and confirm the Police Department accepts it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during your video session so the notary can complete the subscribed-and-sworn section.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Follow the form’s instructions to pre-register, schedule fingerprinting, and bring the notarized application and required materials to your appointment.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wethersfield. 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 complete the notarized application?
- Fill out the application, sign it in front of a notary, and complete the form’s notary section. Follow the Police Department’s instructions for pre-registration, fingerprinting, and submitting the application and required materials.
- Do I need to bring anything besides the notarized application?
- The instructions list a check or money order, proof of citizenship, applicable resident alien card or naturalization certificate, and valid Connecticut residence identification. The application also requires a current driver’s license copy and an original passport-size photograph.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Rush Notary can arrange a session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the Wethersfield Police Department that it accepts the notarized application.
- Where do I submit the application and schedule fingerprinting?
- The form directs applicants to the Town of Wethersfield website to schedule fingerprinting. It says to bring the completed application and listed materials to the appointment at the Wethersfield Police Department.