Pawnbroker Licensing

A pawnbroker license is required to operate a pawn shop in Centennial in accordance with Centennial Municipal Code (CMC) Section 6, Article 7. This page covers information for pawnbroker license requirements including fee amounts, application procedures and required forms.

All licensing matters must be done by appointment only. Please contact the Licensing Specialist at 303-754-3381 to schedule an appointment or have your questions answered.


Pawnbroker License Fees

Description of Fee Fee Amount
Pawnbroker License Application Fee $215
Annual Pawnbroker License Fee $2,500
Manager Registration Fee $125
Change of Corporate Structure Fee $185
Change of Location Fee $125

Applications and fees must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office for processing.


Procedures and Instructions

Procedure for a New Pawnbroker License

Procedure for a Change of Manager of a Pawnbroker License

Procedure for a Change of Corporate Structure of a Pawnbroker License


Required Forms

Application for Pawnbrokers License - New or Renewal(PDF, 308KB)

Application for Report of Changes of a Pawnbrokers License(PDF, 201KB)

Affidavit Concerning Criminal History(PDF, 299KB)

Financial Questionnaire(PDF, 141KB)

Individual History Report(PDF, 164KB)