Babylon, NY · Suffolk County
Pawnbroker and Second-Hand Dealer License Application
This application is for individuals and businesses seeking a Babylon license to operate as a pawnbroker or second-hand dealer and is filed with the Town Clerk.
- 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 provide applicant and business information, identify the applicant’s organization type and license category, and describe the business premises and operation. The form’s verification section requires an applicant or corporate officer to swear that the application is true. The accompanying Town Code text says applicants seeking to deal in secondhand merchandise in Babylon’s unincorporated areas must apply to the Town Clerk for a license.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, and domestic or foreign corporations applying to the Babylon Town Clerk for a pawnbroker or second-hand dealer license need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn verification jurat; the individual applicant or a corporate officer signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Pawnbroker and Second-Hand Dealer License Application from the Town of Babylon.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the applicant, organization, license category, premises, and business information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the verification before the notary during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Babylon Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Babylon. 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 application verification notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the verification during the appointment, and submit the completed application to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the verification in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn verification and a “Sworn to before me” jurat. The applicant or, for a corporation, an officer signs and swears to the application before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn verification by video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I do after notarization?
- Submit the completed application and any required supporting materials to the Babylon Town Clerk. Check with the Town Clerk about application delivery and additional requirements.