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Maricopa County, AZ Business Licensing & Operations: Secondhand Dealers (2026)

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Hold period: 30 days minimum
Reporting system: LeadsOnline
Statute: ARS 44-1641
Penalty: Class 6 felony

City-specific rules exist: Phoenix, and Mesa have their own secondhand dealers rules that differ from Maricopa County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Arizona Revised Statutes Section 44-1641 requires secondhand dealers to maintain transaction records and report purchased property to law enforcement. Maricopa County Sheriff uses the LeadsOnline reporting database; cities add their own dealer permits within their limits.

Full Breakdown

Under ARS 44-1641 through 44-1647, dealers in used goods such as electronics, jewelry, tools, and bicycles must record seller identification, item description, and serial numbers, then submit data daily to a designated law-enforcement system. Maricopa County Sheriff requires LeadsOnline reporting in unincorporated areas. Items must be held 30 days before resale to allow stolen-property recovery. Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, and Scottsdale issue separate secondhand-dealer permits with fingerprint background checks. Pawnbrokers operate under the parallel ARS 44-1621 framework. Failing to record or report can trigger trafficking-stolen-property investigations under ARS 13-2307.

Violations & Fines

Failure to report or maintain records is a Class 6 felony under ARS 44-1648, up to 18 months prison. Knowingly receiving stolen property is a Class 4 felony under ARS 13-2307. License suspension also applies in cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to record seller IDs at my used-electronics store?

Yes. ARS 44-1641 requires government-issued ID, photo, fingerprint when feasible, and item details for every purchase, with daily upload to law enforcement reporting systems.

Can I resell items immediately after purchase?

No. Secondhand dealers must hold purchased items at least 30 days under ARS 44-1644 to give law enforcement time to flag stolen property before resale or melting.

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Maricopa County, AZ Business Licensing & Operations: Secondhand Dealers (2026)

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