Secondhand Goods Dealer

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The City of Brooklyn Center requires the licensing of secondhand goods dealers as defined in Section 23-650 of the Ordinance. The license period is the calendar year, January 1 through December 31.

Upon completion of application, including providing required documentation and fees, the application will be reviewed by the Police Department, who will then present it to the City Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting and recommend approval or denial based on their investigation. The City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month. Please allow adequate time for completion of application, departmental review and Council approval when applying.

Step 1 - Review and Prepare
Step 2 - Create an Account
Step 3 - Apply
Step 4 - Review and Payment

Review and Prepare

The following documents need to be available for upload during the online application process.

Surety Bond in the amount of $10,000
Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage Form
MN Business Tax ID Number
Proof of Payment of Property Tax
Site Plan
Investigation Fee
- $1,500
Payment of license
- $750
- plus $1.50 per reportable transaction as defined in Section 23-667 (cash or certified or cashier’s check pro-rated on a monthly basis from City Council approval date)