What are the steps I need to take to become an authorized Secondhand Dealer or Pawnbroker?

Prior to the granting of a license, you must contact your jurisdictional local agency (sheriff or chief of police), where your business will be located, not where you reside, to obtain the secondhand dealer or pawnbroker application package. The application package contains all of the necessary documentation and information you need to become authorized. Please Note: The DOJ does not provide this information to the applicant. ... more