Hempstead, NY · Nassau County
Pawn Broker License Application
The Town of Hempstead Pawn Brokers License application collects applicant and business details for individuals, partnerships, or corporations seeking to obtain or renew a pawn broker license.
- 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
Applicants provide their contact information, business location, business structure, and details about other people with an interest in the business. The form also describes supporting documents required for corporations, partnerships, and individuals using a trade name, and calls for a $10,000 surety bond payable to the Town. The applicant completes a sworn affidavit as part of the application for a first-time license or renewal.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, and corporations applying for or renewing a pawn broker license in the Town of Hempstead should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Pawn Brokers License application from the Town of Hempstead.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant and business details, select first-time or renewal, and gather documents required for your business structure.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary; leave the affidavit signature blank until the session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized application, required supporting documents, and surety bond to the Hempstead Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hempstead. 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 notarize the pawn broker license application online?
- Complete the application but leave the affidavit signature blank. Book with a commissioned online notary, sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, then submit the completed application and required materials to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to provide supporting documents with this application?
- The form lists supporting documents for different business structures, including incorporation or partnership records and a certified trade name certificate where applicable. It also requires a $10,000 surety bond payable to the Town of Hempstead.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Town Clerk whether the completed application may be submitted in your preferred format.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is issued by the Hempstead Town Clerk at One Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. Contact the Town Clerk about filing details and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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