Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker Licenses

Information about City of Boulder Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker Licenses

How to apply for an Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker license and process checklist

A Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker License application must be completely filled out and signed, including: i) all owners, officers, members, and managers legal name and birth date, ii) business email address, and iii) legal names and birth dates of all employees and store managers who will complete the Boulder Police Department pawn books on goods received.
A city business license must be obtained. For questions, email Sales Tax at salestax@bouldercolorado.gov.
The application must be received at least two weeks prior to beginning sales. A late fee of $200.00 will be charged for all applications that are submitted after the deadline.
Please Note: Background checks will be completed on all business owners, store managers, and employees who will complete the Boulder Police Department pawn books on goods received. There will be an additional background check fee of $7 per person. Information on record keeping required of the licensee by the Boulder Police Department is available at BPD Records.