Cheshire, CT · New Haven County
Precious Metals and Stones Dealer Application
This application is for people seeking a Cheshire permit to operate as a precious metals and stones dealer, and it must be submitted to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
- 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 requests personal, business, employment, arrest, and employee information from people seeking a precious metals and stones dealer permit in Cheshire. Applicants must complete the form, get fingerprinted, and submit it with the required privacy statements, identification, tax permit, and $10 payment to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division; the instructions say not to submit it before fingerprinting is complete.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to operate a precious metals and stones dealing business in Cheshire must complete this application and submit it with the listed documents and payment.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating the applicant subscribed and swore to the application before a notary public; the applicant must sign in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Cheshire Precious Metals and Stones Dealer Application and its accompanying instructions and materials.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant and business details, employment history, arrest record, and employee information. Gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Arrange Fingerprinting
Complete the required pre-enrollment and fingerprinting before submitting your application, as instructed by the form.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Check with the Cheshire Police Department Records Division about accepting an online notarization, then book a commissioned online notary if accepted.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and required materials and payment to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cheshire. 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 submit the Cheshire dealer application?
- Complete the application, arrange fingerprinting, and gather the required privacy statements, identification, tax permit, and $10 payment. Submit the packet to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form instructs the applicant to sign in the presence of a notary public, who completes the jurat after the applicant subscribes and swears to the application.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries, and Connecticut recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside the state. Ask the Cheshire Police Department Records Division whether it will accept this application notarized online.
- Where should I ask if I am unsure about municipal records?
- The form directs applicants to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division. For questions about where municipal records are kept, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.