Fairfax, VA · City of Fairfax

No notary required

Application for Pawn Broker/Precious Metals Dealer

This application collects personal, employment, permit-history, and business-premises information from people seeking a pawn broker or precious metals dealer permit in the city.

What this form is

The City of Fairfax Police Department application is for people seeking a permit to engage in business as a pawn broker or precious metals dealer in the city. It asks for applicant and employer details, criminal and permit history, inspection information for weighing devices, and the intended business address. The application lists a recent photo, inked fingerprints, a $10,000 bond copy, and a $200 permit fee as required items.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for a city permit to operate as a pawn broker or precious metals dealer should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Fairfax Police Department; include the listed recent photo, inked fingerprints, $10,000 bond copy, and $200 fee by check or cash.

About notarization

This application is not notarized; it lists an approval and date field, and states no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the pawn broker/precious metals dealer application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and employer details, permit history, weighing-device inspection information, and the intended business premises address.

  3. 3

    Gather The Listed Items

    Prepare a recent photo, inked fingerprints, a copy of the $10,000 bond, and the $200 fee by check or cash.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Police Department

    Submit the application and listed items to the City of Fairfax Police Department.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this application?
No. The application has no notary block and states no notarized attachment or sworn step; it lists an approval and date field.
How do I submit the application?
Submit it to the City of Fairfax Police Department with the listed recent photo, inked fingerprints, copy of the $10,000 bond, and $200 fee by check or cash.
What materials does the application require?
The form lists a recent photo, inked fingerprints, a copy of the applicant’s $10,000 bond, and a non-refundable $200 permit fee paid by check or cash.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Pawn Broker/Precious Metals Dealer doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fairfax form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.