For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment
227 West Jefferson Blvd • Suite 1400 S •South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021
LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – SECONDHAND STORES
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION – 4-53
DEFINITION:
Secondhand Store Owners include any person who keeps or maintains a business for the
purchase or sale of secondhand clothing, secondhand furniture or secondhand goods, wares or
merchandise of any kind.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing.
2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
4. Licenses expire January 31.
5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31.
6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
7. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $115.00.
8. Add $40.00 to fee for Outdoor Display.
9. Report daily transactions to the SBPD in electronic form. The SBPD utilizes LeadsOnline as
the sole means to electronically accept the daily transaction reports. Go
to www.leadsonline.com
to register your business.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Thoroughly review Municipal Code Section 4-53.
2. See Municipal Code Section 4-53 for non-profit and charitable corporation exemptions.
3. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee.
4. Police background check of applicant, inspection of building by the Fire, Building, and Code
Enforcement Departments.
5. License issued upon completion of inspections and receipt of payment.
6. Record keeping and inspections required to comply with Municipal Code Section 4-53.