Marietta, GA · Cobb County
Pawn Shop and Precious Metals and Gems Application
This application requests a Marietta business license for a pawn shop or precious metals and gems dealer and collects business, ownership, location, and applicant information.
- 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
Marietta’s Business License and Revenue Division uses this application for a pawn shop or precious metals and gems business seeking a business license. The packet asks about the business, its owners and location, and the applicant’s background, and lists fees and supporting documents. It also includes an application oath, an Affidavit Verifying Status, and a Private Employer Affidavit, which the packet says must be notarized before submission.
Who needs it
A business owner or applicant seeking a Marietta license to operate a pawn shop, deal in precious metals and gems, or do both needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the pawn shop and precious metals and gems application packet from the City of Marietta.
- 2
Complete the Form
Type answers to all questions and gather the supporting documents listed in the packet. Leave signature areas unsigned until notarization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application oath and applicable affidavits.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the required documents during the online notary video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet, notarized documents, and required supporting materials to Marietta’s Business License and Revenue Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marietta. 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The packet says the application is sworn before a notary and identifies the Affidavit Verifying Status and Private Employer Affidavit as requiring notarization. Check which affidavits apply to your business.
- How do I prepare this application for online notarization?
- Complete the form first, but wait to sign the application oath and applicable affidavits until your video appointment. Bring the required identification and the full packet, then submit it and the listed supporting documents to the city.
- Do I need to submit a Private Employer Affidavit?
- The packet includes this affidavit and instructions based on the employer’s number of employees. Review its directions to determine what applies, and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize these affidavits?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the City of Marietta whether it will accept your remotely notarized sworn documents before proceeding.