Madison, WI · Dane County
Junk Auto License Application
This sworn application is for individuals and businesses applying for a Madison license as an auto salvage dealer, auto storage business, junk dealer, or junk collector.
- 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
The application collects the applicant’s business and contact details, the types of articles or merchandise handled, and information about where junk is stored. It also asks about inspection permission, owners or officers, and relevant criminal and licensing history; applicants complete it when applying for one of the listed licenses.
Who needs it
Individuals and businesses applying for a Madison auto salvage dealer, auto storage business, junk dealer, or junk collector license need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat; the license applicant signs the application before the clerk or notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Madison Junk Auto License Application from the city’s website.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the applicant and business details, describe the merchandise handled, and answer the inspection, ownership, history, and licensing questions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the video session so the notary can complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized application to the City of Madison.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
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 Madison junk auto license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and submit the notarized application to the city.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s signature must be subscribed and sworn to before a clerk or notary public. If you are unsure about the city’s submission process, confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can this application be notarized remotely?
- Wis. Stat. §140.145 authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. This application is a sworn license application, not one of the document types excluded by that section.
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