Sterling, IL · Whiteside County
Pawnbroker License Application
This two-page application is for individuals or business entities seeking a City of Sterling license to conduct pawnbroker business and requires the applicant to swear that the information provided is truthful.
- 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 collects information about the applicant and business, including addresses, licensing and felony history, character references, and a tax or sales tax number. The applicant swears or affirms that the answers are truthful, authorizes records checks, and agrees to comply with city laws and ordinances. The form is for applicants seeking a pawnbroker business license from the City of Sterling; it warns that false statements may lead to rejection or license suspension or revocation.
Who needs it
An individual, partnership, or corporation applying to conduct pawnbroker business in Sterling must complete the application and provide the applicant and business information requested.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears or affirms the application before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the pawnbroker license application from the City of Sterling.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Complete the requested applicant, business, history, reference, and tax information. Do not sign before your notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and prepare identification for the appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the application during the remote notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the City of Sterling’s instructions to submit the completed application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sterling. 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 pawnbroker application notarized online?
- Complete the application but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign and swear or affirm the form during the video appointment. Check with the city if it has additional submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear or affirm the application before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and business details, addresses, licensing and felony history, three character references, and a tax ID or sales tax number. It also includes an oath, authorization for records checks, and an agreement to comply with city laws and ordinances.