Ringgold, GA · Catoosa County
Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers License Application
The license application for pawnshops and secondhand dealers operating in the City of Ringgold, ending in a sworn certification before a notary.
- 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
Anyone operating a pawnbroker or secondhand dealer business within Ringgold city limits must complete this license application, which asks detailed background and ownership questions. The applicant's certification must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, consistent with the city's other regulated-business license forms.
Who needs it
Pawnshop and secondhand dealer business owners applying for a City of Ringgold license.
Why it needs a notary
The certification section must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, with a notary jurat and commission expiration recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers License Application from the City of Ringgold website.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in ownership, location, and background information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the certification live with the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the City of Ringgold.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ringgold. 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
- Does the Ringgold pawnbroker license need a notary?
- Yes, the certification must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public before the application is submitted.
- Who needs this license?
- Anyone operating a pawnshop or secondhand dealer business within Ringgold city limits.
- How do I notarize this application online?
- Complete the application, then sign the certification live on video with a remote online notary and download the notarized copy.
- Does this cover license renewals too?
- The form is used for both new applications and renewal/manager changes; check with the city if unsure which applies to you.