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Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 10-1-360, secondary metal recyclers who purchase regulated metal property in any quantity must register with the appropriate sheriff’s office or offices.

The 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 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 personto the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office:

• Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100
• Payment must be made by business check, cash, or money order payable to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office
• Checks returned for insufficient funds are subject to a $30 service charge pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-9-20.

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. Fowler at 770.822.3827 or pamela.fowler@gwinnettcounty.com
• 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.

Organziations 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