Longview, WA · Cowlitz County
Application for Pawnbroker License
Pawnbrokers use this application to request a Longview business license and provide business, ownership, contact, and emergency information.
What this form is
This application is for pawnbrokers seeking a Longview business license. It collects business location and contact details, ownership type, business activity, employee count, owner or officer information, and emergency contacts. The form also lists a $10,000 surety company bond requirement and a Certificate of Occupancy requirement; its instructions describe renewal timing, fees, and reporting requirements.
Who needs it
Pawnbrokers applying for a Longview business license need to complete this form and submit the listed bond and required Certificate of Occupancy.
How to submit it
The form names the Finance Department and says checks should be made payable and mailed to the City of Longview, 1525 Broadway, PO Box 128, Longview, WA 98632.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it also requires a $10,000 surety company bond, but does not say the bond must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Pawnbroker License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the business, ownership, contact, employee, and emergency information requested.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include the required $10,000 surety company bond and Certificate of Occupancy; non-profit organizations must supply the specified IRS form copy.
- 4
Submit to the City
Mail the application and check to the City of Longview at 1525 Broadway, PO Box 128, Longview, WA 98632.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Pawnbroker License Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requires a $10,000 surety company bond, but does not say the bond must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Pawnbroker License Application?
- The form says checks should be made payable and mailed to the City of Longview, 1525 Broadway, PO Box 128, Longview, WA 98632.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business details, ownership type, employee count, owner or officer information, and emergency contacts.
- What supporting items does the form list?
- The form lists a $10,000 surety company bond and a Certificate of Occupancy. Non-profit organizations must also supply a copy of the IRS form confirming non-profit status.