Abilene, TX · Taylor County

Metal Permit Application

This application is for people seeking a permit to conduct metal or precious-metal buying, selling, or consignment business in Abilene, and includes an applicant certification and criminal-records release.

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

Applicants use this form to request a one-year or five-year metal permit and provide business, applicant, and permit information. The application includes a sworn certification that the information is complete and accurate, plus a release authorizing records checks. The form lists permit fees and possible grounds for denial; review its instructions and provide the requested picture ID when processing the application.

Who needs it

Anyone applying to transact metal or precious-metal business in Abilene, including a buyer or consignment store applicant, should complete the application and records-check release.

Why it needs a notary

The application carries a jurat stating “Sworn to and subscribed before me”; the applicant signs the certification before a notary who administers an oath.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the Metal Permit Application from the City of Abilene.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Form

    Complete the permit and business details and records-check release; leave the sworn certification unsigned.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Take the oath and sign the certification while the notary watches and completes the jurat.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Follow the city's instructions to submit the notarized application, requested picture ID, and applicable permit fee.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Abilene. 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 get the metal permit application notarized online?
Complete the form without signing the sworn certification, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session after taking the oath.
Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
Yes. The application includes a jurat stating that it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary, so sign that certification during the notarization.
Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Gov't Code ch. 406 subch. C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001; confirm with the city if unsure.
What should I have ready for the application?
The form requests applicant and business details, a Texas driver's license number, and a picture ID to process the application. It also includes a criminal-records release.

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