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Business Licensing & Operations in Monroe County, NY (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monroe County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Monroe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Secondhand Dealers

Secondhand dealers in Monroe County need a Sheriff-issued dealer's license, expiring every December 31, with an application filed by the owner or operator on Sheriff-provided forms.

Monroe County Secondhand Dealer Licensing

Some Restrictions

Monroe County Code § 384-6.B, D

Licenses shall expire annually on December 31 after date of issuance. C. The annual license fee shall be $150. There shall be a fee of $10 for replacement of a lost license. D. An application for a pawnbroker's, secondhand dealer's, or jewelry and coin exchange dealer's license (hereinafter "dealer’s license") shall be made by the owner (or operator, if different than the owner) on forms ...

Pawnbrokers

Every pawnbroker operating in Monroe County must hold a Sheriff-issued dealer's license, renewed each December 31, with a $150 annual fee and a $10 fee to replace a lost license.

Monroe County Pawnbroker License Required

Some Restrictions

Monroe County Code § 384-6.A, C

Every pawnbroker, secondhand dealer and jewelry and coin exchange dealer operating within Monroe County is required to be licensed according to this chapter. The Monroe County Sheriff shall be the licensing authority authorized to issue licenses for pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers and jewelry and coin exchange dealers. B. Licenses shall expire annually on December 31 after date of issuance. ...

Business Licensing & Operations by City in Monroe County

1 cities in Monroe County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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