Lebanon, MO · Laclede County
Pawn Brokers License Application
This application requests a City of Lebanon pawn brokers license and is completed by a person seeking permission to operate a pawn shop within the city.
- 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 business and owner details, asks about criminal convictions and prior pawn broker licenses, and includes the applicant’s certification and sworn affidavit. The city says applicants must complete the application and submit a criminal, fingerprint-based background check; results go directly to the City Clerk, who makes the licensing decision. The package also includes fingerprinting instructions, applicant privacy rights, and municipal code materials. An application does not guarantee that a license will be issued.
Who needs it
A person seeking a City of Lebanon pawn brokers license must complete this application and arrange the criminal, fingerprint-based background check described in the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn affidavit with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block; the applicant signs the affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the pawn brokers license application package from the City of Lebanon.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business and owner information, answer the application questions, and review the certification.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session for the sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit in front of a commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the application to the City Clerk and complete the fingerprint-based background check described in the package.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lebanon. 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 pawn brokers license application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn affidavit during the video session and return the application to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to submit a fingerprint-based background check?
- Yes. The form says applicants must submit a criminal, fingerprint-based background check. It states that results are returned directly to the City Clerk.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Missouri authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept your notarized application.
- Where do I return the completed application?
- The form says the application is to be returned to the City Clerk. It lists the Lebanon City Clerk’s phone number as 417-532-2156.