Branford, CT · New Haven County
Precious Metal, Pawnbroker, and Secondhand Dealer Application
This three-page Branford Police Department application is for people seeking an initial or renewal license to operate a precious-metal or stones, pawnbroker, or secondhand-dealer business.
- 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
Applicants use this form to provide business and personal details, residential addresses from the past five years, business property locations, employment history, previous experience, criminal history, and required information about people connected to the business. The Branford Police Department application includes initial and renewal license options and fee amounts. The applicant certifies the information is true and accurate and must sign the certification before a notary public.
Who needs it
A person applying for or renewing a Branford license as a precious-metal or stones dealer, pawnbroker, or secondhand dealer needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant must sign the certification in the notary public’s presence and swear that the information is true and accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the three-page Precious Metal, Pawnbroker, and Secondhand Dealer Application from the Branford website.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested applicant, business, address, employment, experience, and other applicable details. Leave the certification signature blank.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification, sign the certification in the notary’s presence, and swear to the truth of the information during the video session.
- 5
Submit To Branford
Submit the notarized application and any required additional sheets to the Branford Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Branford. 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 Branford dealer application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the certification during the video appointment, and submit the notarized form to the Branford Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the application before my notary appointment?
- No. The form says the applicant must sign in the presence of a notary public. Wait to sign the certification until your online notarization appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this Branford application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut; confirm acceptance with the Branford Police Department if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests applicant and business details, five years of residential addresses and employment history, business property locations, previous experience, criminal history, and information about certain people connected to the business.