Mexico - Apply for Public Registry of Pawns Shops (RPCE)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Public Registry of Pawns Shops (RPCE), the applicant has to approach the Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor, PROFECO link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The officer may conduct inspections of the pawn shop premises to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations and consumer protection laws.
12. If your application is approved, your pawn shop will be registered in the Public Registry of Pawn Shops, and you will receive the necessary certification or registration documents.
13. Registration in the RPCE may require periodic renewal, and ongoing compliance with the relevant regulations is essential to maintain your registration status.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or per the timeline the respective department authority advised.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification documents of the business owner(s) or legal representatives.
• Proof of legal establishment of the business, such as business registration documents.
• Proof of address of the pawnshop premises.
• Tax registration documents.
• Bank passbook
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Consumer Attorney.
Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor, PROFECO
Av. José Vasconcelos 208 Col. Condesa, Cuauhtémoc Territorial Demarcation 06140 Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 5625 6700
Citizen Service: 800 468 8722
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

According to the Mexican Ministry of Economy (Secretaría de Economía, SE), the following are the requirements to apply for registration in the Public Registry of Pawns Shops (Registro Público de Casas de Empeño, RPCE) in Mexico:

• The applicant must be a natural or legal person.
• The applicant must be a Mexican national or a foreign national with a legal residence in Mexico.
• The applicant must have a physical location in Mexico.
• The applicant must have a business license.
• The applicant must have a pawnbroker's license.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or per the timeline the respective department authority advised.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Public Registry of Pawn Shops (Registro Público de Casas de Empeño, RPCE) in Mexico is a national registry maintained by the National Consumer Protection Agency (Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor, PROFECO). It oversees and regulates pawn shops operating within the country.

Information which might help

• The RPCE serves as a central database where all authorized pawn shops are registered, and it is designed to protect consumers and ensure transparency and fairness in pawn transactions.
• Pawn shops must be registered with the RPCE to legally operate in Mexico and engage in the business of offering secured loans, known as "empeños" or pawns, to customers.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• For consumers, consulting the RPCE can provide valuable information about authorized pawn shops, enabling them to make informed decisions when using pawn services.