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Permit – Pawnbroker

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available via mail   Via Mail
available in person   In Person

The Police Division’s Permits Unit accepts applications for pawnbroker permits. The Permits Officer reviews, processes, and issues these applications and renewals once all application criteria and requirements are met. 

Fees

$200  Payment must be in the form of a check made payable to Henrico County. 

How to Receive this Service

To become a Pawnbroker in Henrico County, in addition to submitting the application below, you must:

  1. Have scales certified and submit a copy of the certification with the application.
  2. Be fingerprinted and submit it with the application.
  3. Submit a passport-size photo of applicant along with the application.
  4. Submit an original copy of a surety bond in the amount of $50,000, listing the applicant as a precious metals and gems dealer and listing Henrico County as the obligee.
  5. Submit a $200 check for each person applying for the permit. The check must be made out to Henrico County.
  6. Operate their business from a fixed location. Applicants must provide a copy of their lease, which covers a minimum of six (6) months. If the applicant owns the building in which they will operate from, the applicant must supply proof of ownership.
  7. Obtain a court order.
  8. Per Henrico County Code § 15-146, applicants must already have a business license.

All this documentation must be submitted at the time of application. Please allow 30 – 45 days for all permits to be processed.

Contact Us

Permits Officer
(804) 501-7494
[email protected]


Police

7721 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23294

Emergency
911
Police Non-Emergency
(804) 501-5000
General Information
(804) 501-4800

[email protected]

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273-0775

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