Rome, NY · Oneida County
Collateral Loan Broker and Secondhand Goods Dealer License Application
This six-page application is for people seeking a City of Rome license to operate as a collateral loan broker or secondhand goods dealer, and includes sworn statements and a personal-information release.
- 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
Use this application to seek a Rome license as a collateral loan broker or dealer in secondhand goods. It collects applicant and business details, asks about business structure and criminal or licensing history, and includes consent for premises inspection and authorization to release personal information. The application states that an initial nonrefundable $50 fee is due when submitted to the City Clerk’s Office; the form also includes sections for city staff to complete.
Who needs it
An individual applying to the Rome City Clerk’s Office for a license to operate a collateral loan broker or secondhand goods dealer business needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application’s sworn statement before a notary and signs the personal-information release, which also has a sworn-to-before-me block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Collateral Loan Broker and Secondhand Goods Dealer License Application from the City of Rome.
- 2
Fill In Applicant And Business Details
Complete the applicant, business, ownership, history, and consent sections. Gather any additional sheets needed for your answers.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the sworn statements and personal-information release.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Present identification and sign the required sections when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the requested driver license copy and application fee, then submit the completed form to the City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rome. 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 Rome license application notarized?
- Complete the form but wait to sign its sworn statements. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session; then submit the application to the City Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an applicant’s sworn statement and a separate personal-information release with sworn-to-before-me language. Sign those sections in front of the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form asks applicants to include a copy of their driver license and states that a nonrefundable $50 initial application fee is due upon submission to the City Clerk’s Office.