Madison, WI · Dane County
Scrap/Recycling License Application
This application requests a Madison license for scrap or recycling businesses, scrap/recycling collectors, solid waste haulers, and certain motor vehicle storage operators.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a Madison license for a solid waste hauler, scrap/recycling business, scrap/recycling collector, or motor vehicle storage of up to three vehicles outdoors. It collects applicant and business details, managers’ names, information about materials and waste sources, and anticipated collection volumes and vehicles. The application also includes a sworn declaration that the information is true and correct; submit it to the City of Madison Clerk’s Office for licensing.
Who needs it
Businesses or individuals seeking one of the listed Madison licenses should complete this application and provide information about their business, managers, operations, and vehicles.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat; the license applicant signs before a clerk or notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Scrap/Recycling License Application from the City of Madison Clerk’s Office.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the requested applicant, business, manager, operations, collection, and vehicle information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notarization and complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application to the Madison Clerk’s Office for licensing.
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 complete the Scrap/Recycling License Application?
- Fill in the applicant, business, operations, and vehicle details requested on the form. Sign the sworn declaration before a clerk or notary public, then submit the application to the Madison Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The form’s jurat says “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” and provides a clerk/notary public signature line. Sign the declaration before the clerk or notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Wisconsin law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether Madison will accept an online-notarized application.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and business details, managers’ names, the business activity and materials handled, waste sources, disposal facilities, anticipated collection volumes, and vehicles operating in Madison.