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Licenses and certificates

Precious metal dealer license


This license is for those who deal with the sale or commercial use of secondhand platinum, gold, or silver. Including pawn shops, coin dealers, and some jewelry stores.

Fee

$50

Application process

  1. Complete the precious metal dealer application (PDF, 1MB).
  2. Print but don't sign the application.
  3. Get your signature notarized. E-notarization ok.
  4. Mail your application, documents and check or money order to:

    Director of licensing – Precious metal dealer
    Hennepin County Government Center
    300 South 6th Street, MC-026
    Minneapolis, MN 55487-0026