Killeen, TX · Bell County
Secondhand Dealer License Application
Killeen's license application for secondhand/pawn dealers, requiring the applicant to personally appear and be sworn before a notary public that the statements in the application are true.
- 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
Businesses that buy, sell, or trade secondhand goods in Killeen must obtain a Secondhand Dealer License. The applicant must personally appear before a notary public, be first duly sworn, and declare that they signed the application and that its statements are true, after which the application goes to the Police Department and City Manager's Office for review and approval.
Who needs it
Owners or operators of secondhand goods, pawn, or resale businesses in Killeen.
Why it needs a notary
The application states the applicant 'personally appeared before me, and being first duly sworn declared that he/she signed this application...and the statements therein contained are true,' followed by the Notary Public's signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Secondhand Dealer License Application from the City of Killeen.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in your business and applicant information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and swear to the application live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the Killeen City Secretary's Office for Police Department and City Manager review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Killeen. 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
- Does the Killeen secondhand dealer license need a notary?
- Yes, the applicant must personally appear before a notary public and swear that the application's statements are true.
- How do I notarize my application online?
- Upload the application, verify your identity, and swear to the statement live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need a Texas-commissioned notary?
- Texas recognizes jurats from commissioned online notaries; check with the Killeen City Secretary's Office if you're unsure.
- Who reviews the application after notarization?
- The Killeen Police Department reviews and recommends approval, and the City Manager's Office issues the final approval or denial.
- Who needs this license?
- Any business buying, selling, or trading secondhand goods within the city.