Emporia, KS · Lyon County
Individual Scrap Metal Dealer Registration Application
This application registers an individual or sole proprietor as a regulated scrap metal dealer, and the owner files it with Emporia when the business has a fixed location within the city limits.
- 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 the owner’s personal and business information, answers about eligibility, and details about any manager or agent. A fixed-location scrap metal business within Emporia’s city limits files it with the city’s governing body; other applicants file with the county board of commissioners. The required fee must accompany the application, and the form states that a registration is not transferable.
Who needs it
An individual or sole proprietor seeking regulated scrap metal dealer registration files this application with Emporia if the business has a fixed location within the city limits.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the affirmation of oath before a notary, who completes the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat and commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Individual/Sole Proprietor Application for Regulated Scrap Metal Dealer’s Registration.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the applicant, business, qualification, and manager or agent sections that apply to you.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affirmation of oath and have the application ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affirmation of oath during your video session; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit the Application
File with Emporia if the business has a fixed location within city limits, and include the required fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Emporia. 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 the notarized application?
- Fill in the application, then sign the affirmation of oath during an online video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form with the required fee.
- Do I need to file this application with Emporia?
- The form says to file with the city’s governing body when the business operates from a fixed location within Emporia’s city limits. Other applicants file with the county board of commissioners.
- Which part of the application must be notarized?
- The applicant signs the affirmation of oath before a notary. The notary completes the subscribed-and-sworn jurat, including the date, county, signature, and commission-expiration information.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure where to file?
- The form directs applicants to the city or county depending on the business location. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I include when I submit the form?
- Submit the completed and notarized application with the required fee. The form provides space for additional pages if needed for residence history or conviction details.