Pawnbroker License Application
Instructions
A Pawnbroker License is required for any person who loans money on deposits or pledge of personal property other than
securities or printed evidence of indebtedness, or who deals in the purchasing of personal property on condition of selling
the property back to the same person or to someone acting on that person’s behalf, at a stipulated price; to ensure
compliance with all applicable City Code regulations; and, to ensure activities are not detrimental to the public health,
safety, and welfare.
Authority
Annapolis City Code and Charter, Chapter 7.36
Steps in the application process
1. The applicant obtains an application either on the website or at the City Clerk’s Office above.
2. The applicant submits an original and two copies of the application. Incomplete applications will be returned to the
applicant.
3. The $15 application fee must be submitted with the application.
4. The applicant provides two CURRENT photographs, two inches by two inches in size, showing the head and
shoulders in a clear and distinguishing manner.
5. The applicant provides a $3,000 bond effective May 1st through April 30th from an insurance company to be
approved by the City Attorney.
6. The application is referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and recommendation. Before the recommendation
is made, the applicant is interviewed. No license shall be issued to a person who has been convicted of the offense
of receiving stolen goods or of burglary or robbery.
7. The application is forwarded to the Mayor for evaluation and approval.
8. The license issued MUST be carried at all times and displayed in a conspicuous place.
Processing time
Processing of your application will take approximately two weeks. Please contact us after that time to determine the
status of your application.
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401-2517
CityClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
