Yonkers, NY · Westchester County
Pawnbroker License Application
This eight-page application is for a business owner, partner, or officer seeking a Yonkers pawnbroker license and includes several affidavits that must be signed before a notary.
- 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 applicant details, requires supporting records and fees, and includes police, premises-owner, and video-camera affidavits. Yonkers requires the completed application and required documents for a new pawnbroker license; missing items may delay or prevent approval. The packet also includes a Housing and Buildings inspection report covering the business location and applicable safety documentation.
Who needs it
A business owner, partner, or officer applying for a Yonkers pawnbroker license must complete the application and submit the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application, police affidavit, premises-owner affidavit, and video-camera affidavit include sworn or subscribed-before-me blocks; the applicant and premises owner sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Yonkers Pawnbroker License Application and review its checklist and affidavit pages.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicable applicant, business, premises, and affidavit information, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the statements marked for notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable statements during the live video appointment as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application with required documents and fees to the City of Yonkers as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Yonkers. 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 Yonkers pawnbroker application online?
- Complete the form fields that apply, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant or premises owner must sign the relevant affidavit during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?
- The packet marks the application, police affidavit, premises-owner affidavit, and video-camera affidavit for notarization. Follow the form’s instructions for each statement and signer.
- Can I sign the application before my online notary appointment?
- The form requires signatures before a notary on its sworn statements. Wait to sign those sections until the notary instructs you during your appointment.
- Does New York allow online notarization?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary.
- Who should I ask if I am unsure about the application requirements?
- Review the application checklist and contact the City of Yonkers department listed for the item in question; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.