Ypsilanti, MI · Washtenaw County
Secondhand Dealers License Application
The Secondhand Dealers License Application collects applicant, business, address, and corporate officer information for people applying to operate a secondhand goods business in Ypsilanti.
- 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
Applicants provide contact details, incorporation date, federal tax ID number, a description of the business and goods to be sold, and corporate officer information when applicable. The applicant also agrees to hold the City harmless under Section 82-48 of the Ypsilanti City Code and signs the application before a notary. Submit the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office; contact the office for filing instructions or questions about the process.
Who needs it
People applying for a Ypsilanti secondhand dealers license must provide the requested business information and have the applicant’s signature notarized.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the application before the notary, who completes the county, date, signature, printed name, and commission expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Secondhand Dealers License Application from the City of Ypsilanti.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant, business, and applicable corporate officer information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the City Clerk’s Office instructions to submit the completed application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ypsilanti. 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 Secondhand Dealers License Application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session so the notary can complete the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form labels the applicant’s signature as needing notarization and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the notary to complete.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests applicant and business contact information, incorporation date, federal tax ID number, a description of the business and goods, and corporate officer details when applicable.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by authorized notaries. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.