Coon Rapids, MN · Anoka County
Pawnbroker, Precious Metals, Secondhand Goods, and Antique Dealer License Application
This application packet requests a Coon Rapids business license for pawnbrokers, precious metals dealers, Class A secondhand goods dealers, and antique dealers, with required supporting materials and sworn signatures.
- 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
Businesses applying for these licenses use the packet to provide ownership, business, premises, and applicant information to the City Clerk. The city requires completed application materials, applicable fees, and supporting documents before processing; the Police Department investigates completed applications, and the license request goes to the City Council for consideration. The packet also includes personal information forms and affidavits that must be sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a Coon Rapids pawnbroker, precious metals dealer, Class A secondhand goods, or antique dealer license must submit the applicable packet materials.
Why it needs a notary
The main application and personal information form contain state jurats; the applicant signs and swears to the statements before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Get the license application packet from the City of Coon Rapids and identify the license type and forms that apply to your business.
- 2
Complete The Required Forms
Fill in the application and applicable supporting forms, gather requested documents, and make a copy of the packet for your records.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant statements that must be sworn before a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the sworn sections during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The City
Send the completed application and required materials to the Office of the City Clerk at the address listed in the packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coon Rapids. 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 submit this license application?
- Complete the applicable forms and supporting materials, then submit the packet to the Office of the City Clerk, Attn: Deputy City Clerk, at 11155 Robinson Drive, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- Yes. The application packet includes a sworn statement with a notary block, and the personal information form also requires an applicant's statement to be sworn before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The packet does not explain whether the city accepts remote notarization, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the packet request?
- The checklist includes items such as a premises information form, workers’ compensation certificate, trade name certificate, applicable bond, premises lease, and personal information forms for owners, officers, partners, and managers.