Pasadena, TX · Harris County
Metal Recycler/Secondhand Metal Dealer Permit Application
This application collects business, ownership, applicant, and operations details from anyone seeking a Pasadena metal recycler or secondhand metal dealer permit.
- 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 provide establishment and owner information, applicant history, and details about the facility’s operations. The form says incomplete applications will not be accepted and requires a $10,000 surety bond with the application; new establishments or ownership changes have additional attachment requirements, including a sworn and notarized statement that the application is true and correct.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a Pasadena metal recycler or secondhand metal dealer permit should complete this application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application has an applicant certification and notary name and signature block; the applicant signs, and new establishments or ownership changes must attach a sworn, notarized truth statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Metal Recycler/Secondhand Metal Dealer Permit Application and review the required fields and attachments.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the business, owner, applicant, and operations sections. Include any additional numbered pages needed for your information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn and notarized truth statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the statement during your online notary session and obtain the notarized document.
- 5
Submit To The City
Attach the notarized statement and other required documents, including the surety bond, and submit the application to the City of Pasadena.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pasadena. 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 statement required with this application?
- Complete the statement that the application information is true and correct, but wait to sign until you meet with a commissioned online notary on video. Attach the notarized statement to your application.
- Do I need a notarized statement with every application?
- The form lists a sworn and notarized truth statement among the requirements for new establishments or a change of ownership. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it applies to your filing.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form does not specify a notarization method; ask the city about any submission requirements.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form requires a $10,000 surety bond. For new establishments or ownership changes, it lists additional items such as a property survey and legal description, ownership or permission evidence, and other supporting documents.