Bloomington, MN · Hennepin County

Pawnbroker, Precious Metal or Secondhand Goods Dealer License Application Part I

This four-page application collects business, ownership, premises, and registration details from individuals and organizations seeking a Bloomington pawnbroker, precious metal dealer, or secondhand goods dealer license.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Bloomington · Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
bloomingtonmn.gov
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Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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 asks for the license type, applicant and business information, ownership details, workers’ compensation coverage, licensed-premises information, and planned transactions. Applicants also declare that their answers are truthful, authorize the City to verify information, and confirm they received the relevant City Code chapter. The form directs applicants to attach supporting documents, including ownership records and, when applicable, preliminary plans or a business plan.

Who needs it

Individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other organizations applying for a Bloomington pawnbroker, precious metal dealer, or secondhand goods dealer license use this form.

Why it needs a notary

The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the declaration and swears to it before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the four-page Part I application from the City of Bloomington.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the applicant, ownership, premises, and registration information, and prepare the supporting documents requested for your business type.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange an online notarization session for the applicant who will swear to the application declaration.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign and swear to the declaration during the session, before the notary completes the jurat.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Follow the City’s instructions to file the notarized application and its required attachments.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Bloomington. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 notarize this Bloomington dealer license application online?
Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the declaration during the video session, and follow the City’s instructions for submitting the application.
Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
Yes. The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear to the declaration before a notary.
Can I use an online notary for this form?
Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Minn. Stat. §358.645, and Minn. Stat. §358.61 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers elsewhere. Confirm with the city if unsure.
What supporting documents does the application request?
Depending on the applicant and business, the form requests ownership details and attachments such as an assumed-name certificate, partnership agreement, organizational documents, preliminary plans, or a business plan or supporting records.

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