Old Saybrook, CT · Middlesex County
Pawn, Secondhand, and Precious Metals Business License Application
This application packet is for business owners seeking or renewing an Old Saybrook license as a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or precious metals and stones dealer.
- 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 packet includes business and applicant information, employee applications, personal-information release authorizations, and advisements for the license types. New applicants must provide the listed identification, background-check materials, tax certificate, and any required bond and fees; renewals should be submitted 60 days before the license expires. Completed forms and documents go to Special Licensing at the Old Saybrook Department of Police Services, and incomplete forms will be returned.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for or renewing an Old Saybrook pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or precious metals and stones dealer license use this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application and personal-information release authorization before a notary; the packet includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat with notary signature and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the application packet and instructions from the Town of Old Saybrook.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Forms
Fill in the applicant and business details, select the license type, and complete the applicable release and advisement forms.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session for the forms that require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the required forms in the presence of the commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Bring the completed packet and required supporting documents to Special Licensing at the Old Saybrook Department of Police Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Old Saybrook. 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 Old Saybrook license application notarized?
- Complete the application and any applicable release authorization, then sign the forms with a commissioned online notary during your video session. Submit the completed packet and other required documents to Special Licensing at the Old Saybrook Department of Police Services.
- Do I need to notarize every document in the packet?
- The instructions say the application, advisement of requirements for each license type, and authorization for information release must be notarized. Check your packet for the forms that apply to your license.
- Can I use online notarization for this form in Connecticut?
- Connecticut authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Connecticut also recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside the state under Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57.
- Where do I submit my completed application?
- The form directs applicants to bring completed forms and documents to Special Licensing, Old Saybrook Department of Police Services, 36 Lynde Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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