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This new law requires each sheriff’s office in the state to register secondary metal recycling businesses in the county; keep a record of each registration; and enter the registration into a statewide data base which is searchable by all law enforcement agencies.

The Registration Process Steps:

Businesses and individuals may obtain a copy of the Secondary Metals Recycler Registration form (PDF) by downloading it, or by visiting the:

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office
2900 University Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Complete and submit the registration form and registration fee in person to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office:

• Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100
• Payment must be made by cash or money order payable to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office
• Business and personal checks are not accepted

Identification Needed:

• Citizenship / Qualified Alien Status
• If you are a qualified alien, your Secure and Verifiable documentation must be attached to the application

*Each registration is valid for a 12 month period beginning with the effective date as established by the sheriff’s office once all registration requirements are met.

For additional information:

• Contact Cpl. Spratt at 770.822.3125 or curtis.spratt@gwinnettcounty.com

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for issuing licenses to any nonprofit, tax-exempt churches, schools, civic organizations, or related support groups; nonprofit organizations desiring to operate raffles within the county. These procedures incorporate the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.§ 16-12-22.1) as they relate to the qualifications and licensing requirements.

Organizations and individuals may obtain a copy of the License to Operate Raffles Application form (PDF) by downloading it.

To apply for a Raffle License:

You must complete and submit the application in person to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office:

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office
2900 University Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 

 For additional information:

• Contact Cpl. Spratt at 770.822.3125 or curtis.spratt@gwinnettcounty.com
• Contact Inv. Hager at 770.822.3146 or gary.hager@gwinnettcounty.com