Oak Harbor, WA · Island County
Application for Pawnbroker Regulatory License
Oak Harbor businesses use this application to request a pawnbroker regulatory license and provide information for a police background investigation.
What this form is
The application requests a pawnbroker regulatory license and describes the business, applicant, local representative, and licensing requirements. Applicants provide business and contact details, submit identification for a background check, attach a $10,000 bond, and complete fingerprinting with the police department. The form also explains business-license coordination, recordkeeping, daily police reporting, inspection, and annual renewal.
Who needs it
A business seeking an Oak Harbor pawnbroker regulatory license must complete this application and the business license application.
How to submit it
Complete the pawnbroker regulatory license and business applications and pay applicable fees. The Finance Department/Utilities Department forwards the application to the police department; contact [email protected] or 360-279-4530 with questions.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it calls for identification, a $10,000 bond, and fingerprinting, but no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Pawnbroker Regulatory License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applications
Complete this application and the business license application, providing the requested business, applicant, and contact information.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Provide a copy of the applicant's or local representative's ID, front and back, and attach the $10,000 bond.
- 4
Arrange Fingerprinting
Schedule fingerprinting with the police department as part of the background investigation.
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Submit To The City
Pay applicable fees and submit the applications. The Finance Department/Utilities Department forwards the application to the police department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Pawnbroker Regulatory License Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requests identification and a $10,000 bond, and requires fingerprinting with the police department.
- How do I submit the pawnbroker license application?
- Complete the pawnbroker regulatory license and business applications and pay applicable fees. The Finance Department/Utilities Department forwards the application to the police department.
- What must I include with the application?
- The form requests a copy of the applicant's or local business representative's identification, front and back, and a $10,000 bond. Fingerprinting must also be scheduled with the police department.
- Does the application include a background check?
- Yes. The application fee includes the background check, and the police investigation includes local records and Washington Access to Criminal History checks.
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