Form L_034_F, printed as the Application for Miscellaneous Licenses, is the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) application for a new Dealer in Precious Metals License or a new Pawn Brokers License. It is one of the forms behind a Philadelphia business license, and it covers only those two license types. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; L&I publishes the original PDF and requires the application to be submitted in person, not by mail.
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What is L_034_F?
Form L_034_F, the Application for Miscellaneous Licenses (Form AB), is the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) application used to request a NEW Dealer in Precious Metals License or a NEW Pawn Brokers License for one business location.
The form has three parts plus a declaration. Part A records the license type (select only one), the full address of the location of the licensed activity including ZIP code, the licensee's contact details, and the Philadelphia Business Tax number and Commercial Activity License number. Part B asks the applicant to verify that all City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current and that a valid Zoning Permit has been obtained, if applicable. Part C lists the limits and conditions that apply to each license type. The applicant then signs a declaration that the statements are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
L&I issues licenses to businesses. Its miscellaneous business license materials page also lists applications for people who deal in hazardous materials or do hot work; those are not covered by this form, which is limited to dealers in precious metals and pawn brokers. The form is revision 11.2025 and carries the code L_034_F.
Who needs to file L_034_F?
Anyone who wants a new license to operate as a Dealer in Precious Metals or as a Pawn Broker in Philadelphia completes this application. You select one license type only.
- One location per application. The form says separate applications are required for each location.
- Pawn brokers. The form states that no person may act as a pawnbroker without a license from L&I for each location from which that person seeks to act.
- Dealers in precious metals. The form sets record-keeping conditions for these dealers, listed in Part C.
Before you apply, the form asks you to verify that all City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current and, if applicable, that a valid Zoning Permit has been obtained.
The form is for a NEW license. It does not cover other license types, such as the hazardous materials and hot work applications that L&I lists separately. The form has one signature line for the applicant and no block for a representative.
When to file L_034_F
Submit Form L_034_F when you are ready to apply for a new Dealer in Precious Metals License or Pawn Brokers License, and before you act in either business, since the form states that a pawnbroker needs a license from L&I for each location. The form prints no filing deadline and no processing time.
Check two things first. Your City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees must be current, and a valid Zoning Permit must be in hand if one applies to your location. If you operate at more than one location, prepare a separate application for each.
Documents you need
- A valid Zoning Permit for the location of the licensed activity, if one applies; Part B asks you to confirm it was obtained, or to mark N/A if it is not applicable.
How to fill out L_034_F
Select the license type
In Part A, check Dealer in Precious Metals or Pawn Brokers. Select only one; this application is for a NEW license.
Enter the property address
Write the full address of the location of the licensed activity, including ZIP code, on the Property address line. Use a separate application for each location.
Enter the applicant's name and address
Fill in Applicants Name and Applicants Address for the licensee.
Add email and phone number
Enter the licensee's email on Applicants Email and the telephone number on Phone #.
Enter your tax and license numbers
Write your Philadelphia Business Tax # and your Commercial Activity License # in the spaces provided.
Verify the Part B statements
Check Yes to confirm all City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current. For the Zoning Permit, check Yes if a valid permit has been obtained or N/A if none applies.
Read the Part C conditions
Review the limits and conditions for dealers in precious metals and for pawn brokers, including record keeping, hours, identification, pawn tickets and the Leadsonline.com inventory system.
Sign and date the declaration
Sign on the Applicant's Signature line and enter the date. The declaration certifies the statements are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against your tax and permit records, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and take it to L&I as described under How to submit.
How to submit L_034_F
The form must be submitted in person; it is marked "DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION." L&I's miscellaneous business license page also says you can apply for these licenses online, and it repeats that applications must not be mailed.
- In person: take the completed application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse.
- Online: L&I says you can apply for these licenses online. Start from the agency's page at https://www.phila.gov/documents/miscellaneous-business-license-materials/.
- Not by mail: do not mail the application.
Bring the signed application with the information it asks for, including the Philadelphia Business Tax number and the Commercial Activity License number, and a valid Zoning Permit if one applies to your location. The form prints no fee amount; ask L&I whether a fee applies. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the L&I channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the application. The form says in capitals not to mail it and that it must be submitted in person.
- Checking both license types. The form says to select only one type, Dealer in Precious Metals or Pawn Brokers.
- Listing more than one location on a single application, when separate applications are required for each location.
- Leaving the ZIP code out of the property address, which the form asks you to include.
- Confirming in Part B that taxes, charges and fees are current when City of Philadelphia amounts are still owed.
- Marking Part B as N/A for the Zoning Permit when one applies to your location.
- Leaving the Philadelphia Business Tax # or the Commercial Activity License # blank.
- Submitting the application unsigned or undated, or making a knowingly false statement, which the declaration says can lead to revocation of any licenses and other penalties.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form L_034_F used for?
Form L_034_F, the Application for Miscellaneous Licenses, is used to apply for a NEW Dealer in Precious Metals License or a NEW Pawn Brokers License from the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. You select one license type and file one application per location.
Can I mail the Philadelphia miscellaneous license application?
No. The form is marked "DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION" and says it must be submitted in person. L&I's page also says not to mail applications and points to two channels: apply online or take it to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse.
Is this the form for a Philadelphia business license?
Only for two license types. Form L_034_F covers a new Dealer in Precious Metals or Pawn Brokers License. L&I issues other business licenses too, and its miscellaneous business license page lists further applications, such as hazardous materials and hot work.
Do I need a separate application for each location?
Yes. The form notes that separate applications are required for each location, and Part A asks for the full address, including ZIP code, of the location of the licensed activity. Each application selects only one license type.
Do I need a Zoning Permit to apply?
Only if one applies to your location. Part B asks you to confirm a valid Zoning Permit has been obtained and offers an N/A option when it is not applicable. Part B also asks you to confirm that all City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current.
What are the pawnbroker hours and rules in Part C?
The form says no pawnbroker may transact business on Sunday or accept a pledge or redemption before 8:30 am or after 5 pm. Pawnbrokers must secure identification from the customer, issue a pawn ticket, and use the Leadsonline.com inventory tracking system.
How long must precious metals dealers keep transaction records?
Two years from the date of transaction. Part C says dealers in precious metals must keep records of each transaction in which they buy precious metals from the public or give a statement of appraisal.
Can I fill out Form L_034_F online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to L&I; you file it in person or through L&I's online application, as the agency describes.
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