Independence, MO · Jackson County
Pawnshop Manager Permit Information Form
This 13-page packet explains Independence pawnshop licensing and manager permit requirements and includes application materials for people seeking approval to operate a pawnshop or work as its manager.
- 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 packet outlines the steps, fees, supporting records, and approvals required for a pawnshop license, and explains the separate permit required for a pawnshop manager. It also includes a notarized pawnshop license application and a notarized statement of no resale for applicants who do not offer pawned items for retail sale. Submit the applicable completed materials and attachments to the Regulated Industries Division; the packet says applications must be complete.
Who needs it
Pawnshop owners applying for a city license and people applying for a manager permit should review the packet to identify the required forms, attachments, fees, and submission steps.
Why it needs a notary
The pawnshop license application and statement of no resale include Missouri jurats; the owners, partners, or corporate officers signing each applicable form must swear or affirm before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the pawnshop manager permit information packet from the City of Independence.
- 2
Review and Complete Forms
Identify the applicable pawnshop license application materials and complete them with the required attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for each applicable form with a jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable forms during the online notarization session and follow the notary's identity-check instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed forms, attachments, and required fees to the Regulated Industries Division as directed in the packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Independence. 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
- Which parts of the packet need notarization?
- The pawnshop license application has a jurat for owners, partners, or corporate officers. The statement of no resale also has a jurat for the applicable signers.
- Do I need a notary for the manager permit information?
- The manager permit information on page 13 does not show a notary block. The application and statement of no resale elsewhere in the packet do include jurats.
- How do I apply for a pawnshop manager permit?
- The packet says a person who is not an owner must obtain a permit from the License Officer before working as a manager. It describes an automated application process and required photo and original criminal record history.
- Can I sign the notarized forms with an online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Before booking, confirm that the city will accept the remotely notarized form and ask about any submission requirements.
- Where do I submit the completed pawnshop application?
- The packet directs applicants to return fully completed forms and attachments to the Regulated Industries Division on the second floor of City Hall at 111 E. Maple in Independence.