New Rochelle, NY · Westchester County
Pawnbroker or Collateral Loan Broker License Application
This application and bond form are for individuals seeking a New Rochelle license to operate as a pawnbroker or collateral loan broker.
- 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 form collects applicant, business, ownership, and merchandise details for a pawnbroker or collateral loan broker license in New Rochelle. Applicants must provide a $1,000 surety bond with the application; the city’s Police Department and Law Department sections are for city review and approval. The form also includes a $40 fee and spaces for license and receipt details.
Who needs it
Individuals applying to operate a pawnbroker or collateral loan broker business in New Rochelle must complete the application and provide the required bond.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application under a jurat, and the sureties acknowledge the bond before a notary or Commissioner of Deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the pawnbroker or collateral loan broker application and bond form from the City of New Rochelle.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter applicant and business details, list officers or partners, describe merchandise, and prepare the surety bond.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
The applicant completes the sworn application signing, and the sureties acknowledge the bond during the session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application, $1,000 surety bond, and $40 fee as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Rochelle. 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 pawnbroker application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant swears to the application, and the sureties acknowledge the bond during the video session.
- Do I need to provide a surety bond with this application?
- Yes. The form says all applicants must submit a $1,000 surety bond using the attached bond form, completed, signed, and witnessed by a notary public or Commissioner of Deeds.
- Who needs to appear before the notary?
- The applicant signs the application under oath. The sureties named on the bond also sign and acknowledge that instrument before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether the notarized forms meet its submission requirements.