The Indiana Pawnbroker Surety Bond is required by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions to become a licensed pawnbroker. Pawnbroker means any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation that engages in the pawn business.
A license application must identify the location or locations at which the applicant proposes to engage in business as a pawnbroker in Indiana. On cannot be a licensed pawn broker if:
The director may request that the applicant provide evidence of compliance with this section at:
(1) the time of the initial application;
(2) the time of renewal of a license; or
(3) any other time considered necessary by the director.
The bond is required to be in the amount of $50,000 per location with a maximum bond amount of $200,000.
Complete the application packet provided by the Indiana the Department of Financial Institutions. The department will conduct a criminal background check of the applicant(s). You must also present two years experience in a finance-related field if you will manage the shop. You cannot open the doors for business until approval of your application by the Department of Financial Institutions in Indianapolis and you have provided the required Indiana Pawnbroker Surety Bond. It will take a minimum of 30 days to process the application packet; however, it may take longer depending on when you actually schedule your interview with the Department of Financial Institutions.
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