Wethersfield, CT · Hartford County

Second-Hand Dealer Application

This four-page Connecticut form is for people applying to DESPP for a secondhand dealer license and includes an applicant oath, a bond, and an authorization to release personal information.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Wethersfield · Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
wethersfieldct.gov
Blank form
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Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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 application advises applicants about secondhand dealer licensing requirements and includes sections for a $10,000 surety bond and authorization to release personal information. The applicant signs the application under oath and signs the release authorization before a notary or another officer named on that section. Completed licensing materials are addressed to DESPP’s Special Licensing and Firearms Unit; the form identifies the business location and town or city for which the license is sought.

Who needs it

A person applying to DESPP for a secondhand dealer license for a business location in Wethersfield or another Connecticut town or city needs this form.

Why it needs a notary

The application carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, and the release authorization has an oath before a notary, justice of the peace, or commissioner of the Superior Court; the applicant signs before the officer.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Second-Hand Dealer Application and review its application, bond, and personal-information release sections.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Form

    Complete the applicable applicant, business, bond, and release information before your notarization appointment.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Book a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready for the video session.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign the applicant oath and release authorization in the notary’s presence during the online session.

  5. 5

    Submit To DESPP

    Follow the form’s instructions to submit the completed licensing materials to DESPP’s Special Licensing and Firearms Unit.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Wethersfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 secondhand dealer application notarized?
Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant oath and release authorization during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
Yes. The form says the applicant signature must be made in the presence of a notary public, and the release authorization also contains an oath before an authorized officer.
Can I notarize this form online in Connecticut?
Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. A commissioned online notary may be able to notarize this form; confirm acceptance with DESPP if unsure.
Where do I send the completed application?
The form directs written communications to DESPP’s Special Licensing and Firearms Unit, Chapter 409 Licensing Section, at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457-2389.

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