What information does the Pawnbroker Application request?

It asks for owner and business information, the types of goods to be bought or sold, and details for employees and other people holding the license.

Do I need a notary for the Pawnbroker Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary. The form does not say the required bond or identification must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Pawnbroker Application?

Submit the completed application and requested bond, fees, and identification to the City Clerk’s Office, 10 North Division, Room 111, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Battle Creek, MI · Calhoun County

No notary required

Pawnbroker Application

Battle Creek business applicants use this application to request a pawnbroker license and provide owner, business, and employee information.

What this form is

This application is for a business seeking a pawnbroker license in Battle Creek. It asks for owner and business details, the types of goods to be bought or sold, and information about employees and other license holders. Applicants must provide a $3,000 bond with at least two sureties, required fees, and valid picture identification for each listed license holder.

Who needs it

A business seeking a pawnbroker license in Battle Creek must complete the application and provide information for its owner and license holders.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application, required $3,000 bond with at least two sureties, required fees, and valid picture identification for each license holder to the City Clerk’s Office at 10 North Division, Room 111, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a required bond and employee identification but does not say either must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Pawnbroker Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the owner, business, goods, and employee or license-holder information requested on the application.
3
Gather Required Items
Include the required $3,000 bond with at least two sureties, fees, and valid picture identification for each license holder.
4
Submit To The City
Deliver the completed materials to the City Clerk’s Office at 10 North Division, Room 111, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Pawnbroker Application request?: It asks for owner and business information, the types of goods to be bought or sold, and details for employees and other people holding the license.
What must I include with the application?: The form requests a $3,000 bond with at least two sureties, required fees, and valid picture identification for each employee or other license holder.
Do I need a notary for the Pawnbroker Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary. The form does not say the required bond or identification must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Pawnbroker Application?: Submit the completed application and requested bond, fees, and identification to the City Clerk’s Office, 10 North Division, Room 111, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Need something notarized?

This Pawnbroker Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.