Vancouver, WA · Clark County
Pawnbroker License Application
Pawnbroker businesses use this application to request a City of Vancouver license and provide business, owner, and background-check information.
What this form is
This application is for a pawnbroker license required under Vancouver Municipal Code 5.48. It asks for business details, primary and other owner information, license history and felony disclosures, and authorization for a background and criminal history check. Complete every applicable field; the form states that incomplete or unreadable applications will not be accepted.
Who needs it
A pawnbroker business applying for a City of Vancouver license should complete this application and provide information for its listed owners.
How to submit it
Send the application to Business Licensing, Vancouver City Hall, PO Box 8995, 415 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, or email [email protected]. The form lists a fee of $822.40 for two years.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the primary owner signs and dates the certification under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Vancouver Pawnbroker License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Type or print neatly and complete each applicable field, including business and owner information and disclosures.
- 3
Add Owner Pages If Needed
Complete page 2 for other owners and attach additional pages as needed.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the primary owner sign and date the certification, then send the application to Business Licensing by mail or email.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Pawnbroker License Application?
- Pawnbroker businesses applying for a City of Vancouver license use this application to provide business details and information about their owners.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests business and owner details, owner residence history, license and felony disclosures, and authorization for a background and criminal history check.
- How do I submit the Pawnbroker License Application?
- Send it to Business Licensing at Vancouver City Hall, PO Box 8995, 415 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, or email [email protected]. The form lists a fee of $822.40 for two years.
- Do I need a notary for the Pawnbroker License Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the primary owner signs and dates the certification under penalty of perjury. No notarized attachment is specified.