Pekin, IL · Tazewell County
Application for Secondhand Dealer License
This application gathers business, ownership, premises, and applicant details from individuals and businesses seeking a secondhand dealer license in Pekin.
- 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 two-page application collects business, ownership, applicant, premises, licensing, and background information for a secondhand dealer license. The applicant identifies the items to be sold and provides supporting details, such as a lease or incorporation papers when applicable, then swears or affirms the information is true; the application is submitted to the city for review.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, and associations seeking a Pekin secondhand dealer license complete this application and provide information about the business and its relevant owners.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat: the applicant, or the required signers for a partnership, corporation, or association, swear or affirm and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the secondhand dealer license application from the city’s document page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the business, applicant, ownership, premises, and licensing sections; include applicable attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the sworn statement and any required signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video, swear or affirm the information, and sign as instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and applicable supporting documents to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pekin. 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 complete this secondhand dealer license application?
- Fill in the business, ownership, applicant, premises, and licensing details, attach applicable supporting documents, and sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the completed application to the city.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant or required representatives must swear or affirm the statements and sign before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm the city’s submission procedures if unsure.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- The form says to provide a lease copy for leased premises and to attach articles of incorporation for an Illinois corporation. It also provides space for additional names or item lists.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form is an application for a Pekin secondhand dealer license. For filing instructions or questions about the city’s process, confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Application for Secondhand Dealer License in other Illinois cities
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