Pawnbrokers

Pawnbrokers must be licensed to conduct business in the City of Ramsey. Background checks are completed on each applicant. Per City Code, no more than three pawnbroker-licensed businesses shall be permitted by the city at any one time. 

What You Will Need to Apply

  • License $4,000 + $500 (in-state) background check fee
  • Completed and signed the Request for Background Check Information form
  • Color copy of Driver’s license or government-issued ID
  • Certificate of liability and workers’ compensation insurance
  • Copy of property tax statement verifying tax status where business is to be located
  • Notary Acknowledgment form (with an online application)
  • New applicants require a $5000 bond executed by a corporation authorized to do business in the state

Apply or Renew License Online

To submit your application and pay online, use eLicense and select Apply Here.

Download Pawnbroker License Application (PDF)

All license applications must be approved by the City Council, which meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. The application deadline is one week before the City Council meeting.

Licensed Pawnbrokers

Company Address Phone
Ramsey Pawn, LLC dba Twin Cities Pawn 6650 Highway 10 NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 763-427-4100

Contact Us

Business Licensing Email
businesslicensing@cityoframseymn.gov

Wendy Schlueter
Economic Development Administrative Assistant
Email Wendy
763-433-9828

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