Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County
Junk Dealer and Scrap Metal Processor License Application
This four-page application is for people and businesses seeking a Cleveland annual junk dealer or scrap metal processor license, with a sworn environmental compliance declaration.
- 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 request a Cleveland junk dealer or scrap metal processor license. The form asks for applicant and business details, interested parties, business activities, and environmental compliance information; applicants must also submit supporting documents and the fee listed in the instructions. The environmental compliance declaration states that the application information is accurate and that the premises contain no environmental contamination. The instructions describe in-person, online, and mail submission options.
Who needs it
People or businesses applying for a Cleveland junk dealer or scrap metal processor license must complete the application and its environmental compliance declaration.
Why it needs a notary
The environmental compliance declaration has a sworn statement and jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the declaration before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page Junk Dealer and Scrap Metal Processor License Application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, business, officer, and questionnaire sections, and prepare the environmental compliance declaration.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the declaration’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the environmental compliance declaration during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To Cleveland
Submit the signed application, notarized declaration, required supporting documents, and fee to the Division of Assessments and Licenses using an available application method.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cleveland. 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
- Which part of the application needs notarization?
- The environmental compliance declaration on page 4 contains a sworn statement and notary block. The applicant signs and swears to that declaration before the notary.
- How do I complete the declaration with an online notary?
- Complete the form, but wait to sign the declaration. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, sign during the video session, and then submit the application and supporting documents to Cleveland.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- The instructions list a completed and signed application, a Certificate of Occupancy permit, and, when applicable, current motor vehicle salvage and Junk Cart licenses. They also state that a $220 non-refundable fee is due per location.
- Can I use online notarization for this Cleveland application?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form describes in-person, online, and mail application options; confirm with the city or village if unsure.