Calhoun, GA · Gordon County
Pawn Shop License Application
Calhoun's licensing application for pawn shops, which includes a sworn affidavit verifying the applicant's status alongside a background check.
- 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
This application is required to open or renew a pawn shop license in Calhoun. It references an 'Affidavit Verifying Status' as part of the packet and instructs applicants that notaries are available at the police department, confirming the sworn statement must be signed before a notary.
Who needs it
Business owners and managers applying for a pawn shop license in Calhoun.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an affidavit verifying status and jurat language requiring the applicant's statement to be subscribed and sworn before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pawn Application from Calhoun's Business License Department page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business and owner information sections.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the affidavit with the notary live.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the Calhoun Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Calhoun. 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
- Do I need my Calhoun pawn shop application notarized?
- Yes, the application includes a sworn affidavit verifying status that must be signed before a notary.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Complete the application, then meet an online notary by video to verify your ID and sign the affidavit.
- What other steps does Calhoun require?
- A Georgia criminal history check and fingerprint cards through the Calhoun Police Department.
- Can I use an online notary instead of the police department notary?
- Yes, Rush Notary's remote online notarization can complete the affidavit; check with the city if unsure.