If you are not satisfied with what is offered, you may file a complaint with our department. The Department of Consumer Services regulates pawnbrokers and also acts as clearinghouse for consumer inquiries or complaints. If you have reason to believe you were treated unfairly you may file a complaint with our department. In most cases the department will require a pawnbroker post security with us in order to be licensed as a by the State of Florida. F.S., states there is no limit on the number of extensions that the parties may agree to.
Extensions are by mutual agreement between the pledgor and the pawnbroker.
F.S., the pawn may be extended to a subsequent date by mutual agreement between the pledgor and the pawnbroker. If a pawnbroker presently has computer ability and law enforcement supplies the appropriate software, then a pawnshop is required to electronically transfer. If the pawnbroker does not have computer capability, the law enforcement agency may provide the necessary computer equipment. If a hold order has been placed on the merchandise a pawnbroker must release the property for use in the investigation but the pawnbroker retains property rights until court orders differently.