Tampa, FL Business Licensing & Operations: Pawnbrokers (2026)

539.001 The Florida Pawnbroking Act. — (1) SHORT TITLE. — This section may be cited as the "Florida Pawnbroking Act." [...] (3) LICENSE REQUIRED. — (a) A person may not engage in business as a pawnbroker unless the person has a valid license issued by the agency. A separate license is required for each pawnshop. The agency must issue more than one license to a person if that person complies with the requirements for each license. (b) A licensee who seeks to move a pawnshop to another location must give written notice to the agency at least 30 days before the move, and the agency must amend the license to indicate the new location. The licensee must also give such written notice to the appropriate law enforcement official. (c) Each license is valid for a period of 1 year unless it is earlier relinquished, suspended, or revoked. Each license shall be renewed annually, and each licensee shall, initially and annually thereafter, pay to the agency a license fee of $300 for each license held. [...] (f) Any person applying for or renewing a local occupational license to engage in business as a pawnbroker must exhibit a current license from the agency before the local business tax receipt may be issued or reissued.