Ramsey, MN · Anoka County
Pawnbroker License Application
This application requests a City of Ramsey pawnbroker license and is filed by the business applicant with the required fees, background-check materials, insurance certificates, and other supporting documents.
- 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 details about the business, applicant, premises, ownership, operations, and licensing history. The applicant certifies the information is true and signs under oath before a notary. Ramsey says licenses are issued after City Council approval and completion of a background investigation; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Submit the notarized application and listed materials to the City of Ramsey Business Licenses, with the applicable fees.
Who needs it
A person applying for a City of Ramsey pawnbroker license must complete this application and provide the requested supporting documents and fees.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat before the notary; the separate Tennessen Warning signature is not identified as notarized.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the City of Ramsey Pawnbroker License Application and review the listed fees and supporting-document requirements.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the business and applicant details, answer each question, and gather the required supporting materials.
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Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn signature.
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Submit To The City
Send the notarized application, requested materials, and applicable fee to Ramsey Business Licenses at the address on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ramsey. 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 the completed pawnbroker application?
- Return the notarized application and requested information with the fee to City of Ramsey, Attn: Business Licenses, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303. The form lists check, money order, and several card options.
- Do I need to include supporting documents with the application?
- Yes. The form lists a background-check request and ID copy, liability insurance certificate, applicable workers’ compensation certificate, property tax statement, and a bond for new applicants, among other requirements.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The applicant must appear before the notary for the oath and sign the application as directed.
- What happens after I file the application?
- The form says business licenses are issued upon City Council approval and completion of a background investigation. It also states that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- When does the pawnbroker license expire?
- The form states that the license is valid through December 31 and is renewed annually. Contact the City of Ramsey if you have questions about the license year or renewal.
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