Burton, MI · Genesee County
Pawn Broker and Used Merchandise License Application
This application collects business, applicant, and employee information from anyone applying for a Burton pawn broker or used merchandise license, and includes a sworn statement that must be signed before a notary.
- 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
Use this application to request a City of Burton license as a pawn broker, a used merchandise business, or both. It asks for applicant and business contact details, a tax ID number, and information about employees; the form also says to attach an ID copy for each employee. The applicant must swear that the application and any attached exhibits have been read and that the statements are true. The form lists a $200 yearly processing fee.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to Burton for a pawn broker or used merchandise license must complete the application and provide the requested applicant, business, and employee information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Burton pawn broker and/or used merchandise license application.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the requested applicant, business, and employee information, and attach an ID copy for each employee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application statements before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the City of Burton according to the city’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Burton. 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 to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form states that the application must be signed before a notary and includes a jurat for the applicant to swear that the statements are true.
- How do I notarize the application online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the application when instructed, and follow the city’s directions for submitting it.
- What information does the application request?
- The form requests applicant and business contact details, a tax ID number, and employee names, addresses, and dates of birth. It says to attach an ID copy for each employee.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form remotely?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. The applicant must appear by video and swear to the statements in the application.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form is a City of Burton application. For submission instructions or questions about the application, confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.