Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County
Secondhand Dealer License Application
This application is for individuals and businesses seeking a Cleveland license to purchase, sell, exchange, or receive secondhand articles, with supporting documents and a notarized signature required.
- 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
Cleveland requires a Secondhand Dealer’s License for a person or business that purchases, sells, exchanges, or receives secondhand articles, subject to the exceptions listed in the instruction sheet. Applicants submit the completed application with a valid identification copy, a Certificate of Occupancy copy when applicable, and the $125 fee. The license is annual and expires September 30.
Who needs it
Individuals and businesses that purchase, sell, exchange, or receive secondhand articles in Cleveland should complete this application unless an exception listed in the instructions applies.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn statement and jurat; the applicant identified as the operator and individual making the application signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Secondhand Dealer License packet from the City of Cleveland and read its instructions before applying.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business, applicant, and ownership information, and gather the required supporting documents and fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application in the notary’s presence during the online video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application, supporting documents, and fee to the City of Cleveland in person, online, or by mail as instructed.
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
- How do I get the Secondhand Dealer License Application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and submit it with the required supporting documents and fee.
- Do I need to submit a Certificate of Occupancy?
- The instructions request a copy for the business address where secondhand articles will be sold. They say this requirement does not apply to transient or temporary event-based transactions.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its own notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66 and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where performed under R.C. §§147.51–147.58. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What documents and fee does the application require?
- The instruction sheet lists a valid state-issued driver’s license or identification card, a Certificate of Occupancy copy when applicable, and a nonrefundable $125 fee.