Longview, TX · Gregg County

Application for Secondhand Merchandise Dealer License

This application is for people seeking a new or renewed Longview secondhand merchandise dealer license and requires applicant details, background information, an oath, and a notary’s signature.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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 Longview Police Department application collects the applicant’s personal and business details, background information, and answers about other business conducted at the licensed location. Applicants seeking a new license or renewal complete the form, sign it under oath, and submit it with the application fee, a color copy of the applicant’s driver’s license, and any other required documents to the Police Department’s Records Department.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for or renewing a Longview secondhand merchandise dealer license must complete this application and provide the requested applicant, business, and background information.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a Texas jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant signs the application under oath before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the secondhand merchandise dealer license application from the Longview Police Department.

  2. 2

    Fill Out The Form

    Complete the applicant, business, and background sections, and indicate whether you are applying for a new license or renewal.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to take the oath required by the application.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign the application under oath during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Include the fee, a color copy of the applicant’s driver’s license, and any other required documents, then mail the application to the Police Department Records Department.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Longview. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 submit this secondhand dealer license application?
Complete and sign the application under oath, include the application fee, a color copy of the applicant’s driver’s license, and any other required documents, then mail it to the Longview Police Department Records Department.
Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
Yes. The application states that the applicant signs under oath and includes a jurat for the notary to complete after the applicant subscribes and swears to the form.
Can I use an online notary for this form?
Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can take the oath by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
What documents and fee should I send with the application?
The form says to include the application fee, a color copy of the applicant’s driver’s license, and any other required documents. It lists a $25 fee for a new license or renewal.

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