The City issues licenses to businesses wanting to operate a pawn shop or deal in precious metals or secondhand goods in Oakdale. 

Application Requirements: New

• New Pawnbroker/Precious Metal/Secondhand Goods License Application (PDF) All business partners must complete an application.
• Pawnbroker/Precious Metal/Secondhand Goods Supplemental Form (PDF) Must be completed by applicant’s spouse, officer, person in charge of premises, or any person(s) controlling or owning an interest in excess of five percent.
• Payment of $315 to the City of Oakdale - Cash, check, Visa, Discover, and Master Card accepted. To make credit card payment, please call 651-730-2739.

Application Requirements: Renewals

Current license holders must re-apply annually, two months prior to the expiration date of their license.

• Pawnbroker/Precious Metal/Secondhand Goods License Renewal Application (PDF) 
• Pawnbroker/Precious Metal/Secondhand Goods Renewal Supplemental Form (PDF) Must be completed if there has been a change in manager from the prior year
• Payment of $315 to the City of Oakdale  - Cash, check, Visa, Discover, and Master Card accepted. To make credit card payment, please call 651-730-2739.

Licensing Process

The licensing process for a Pawnshop Dealer, Precious Metal Dealer, and Secondhand Goods Dealer license applicant may take up to six to eight weeks. A background investigation will be conducted by the Oakdale Police Department and a report provided to the City Council for their consideration. 

License Term

Licenses for a Pawnshop Dealer, Precious Metal Dealer, and Secondhand Goods Dealer are valid for a year from the date of issuance. Licensed businesses must re-apply annually.

City Code

View City Code on Pawnbrokers, Precious Metal Dealer, Secondhand Goods (PDF)