NEW OR INITIAL LICENSE
Prior to the granting of a license, the local agencies (sheriff or chief of police) are required to submit the secondhand dealer or pawnbroker "application package" to DOJ's Secondhand/Pawnbroker Licensing Unit for processing.
A NEW or Initial application package for a License consists of the following items:
- Secondhand Dealer or Pawnbroker License Application
- Request for Live Scan Service form
- Money order or check payable to DOJ for applicable fees.
- $20,000 Surety Bond (Pawnbrokers only)
- $100,000 Surety bond or financial review (Pawnbrokers only)
RENEWAL LICENSE
A RENEWAL application to maintain a License is required every 2 years and must be received by DOJ by this deadline or the License will be canceled.
The RENEWAL application consists of the following items:
- Secondhand Dealer or Pawnbroker License Application
- Fees payable to DOJ
- $20,000 Surety Bond (Pawnbrokers only)
Complete the Secondhand Dealer application (PDF) and the Master permit application here.