Pawn Shops Trade Associations

Alabama Pawnbrokers Association

Statewide trade association offering education, mentoring, and legislative advocacy for Alabama pawnbrokers; also co-hosts the Dixie Educational Conference & Trade Show.

https://www.alabamapawnbrokers.net/ Membership: 0

California Pawnbrokers Association

California’s statewide association for pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers, focused on ethics, professional education, legal resources, and advocacy since 1956.

https://www.californiapawnbrokers.org/ Membership: 0

Collateral Loanbrokers Association of New York

New York State’s coalition of pawnbrokers (founded 1902, renamed 1998) that advances legislative and government relations priorities and promotes best practices.

https://clany.biz/ Membership: 0

Florida Pawnbrokers Association

Florida’s statewide association for pawnbrokers; serves as a hub for member connection and industry information.

http://www.floridapawnbrokers.net/ Membership: 0

Georgia Pawnbrokers Association

Professional trade association for Georgia’s traditional pawnbrokers; provides a unified voice, networking, education, and advocacy at the state level.

https://www.georgiapawnbrokers.org/ Membership: 0

Illinois Pawnbrokers Association

Association serving Illinois pawnbrokers with advocacy, education, networking, and consumer-facing outreach.

https://www.illinoispawn.org/ Membership: 0

Indiana Pawnbrokers Association

State association organized in 1991 to modernize and represent Indiana’s pawn industry; engages on legislative and regulatory issues.

https://www.nationalpawnbrokers.org/indiana-state-pawn-shop-laws/ Membership: 0

Louisiana Pawnbrokers Association

Founded in 1986 to unify Louisiana pawnbrokers, promote ethics and standards, and advocate with state officials; offers member benefits and education.

https://www.lapawnbrokersassociation.net/ Membership: 0

Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association

Jackson-based statewide association providing legislative advocacy, professional education (including an online learning portal), and industry programs for Mississippi pawnbrokers.

https://www.mspawnbrokers.org/ Membership: 0

Missouri Pawnbrokers Association

Association working to provide Missouri pawnbrokers with resources, tools, and advocacy to strengthen the state’s pawn industry.

https://missouripawnbrokers.com/ Membership: 0

National Pawnbrokers Association (UK)

The UK industry’s membership body (est. 1892) representing the vast majority of UK pawnbroking outlets; provides guidance, compliance support, and accreditation programs.

https://www.thenpa.com/ Membership: 1,200

National Pawnbrokers Association (USA)

The US national trade association (est. 1987) serving independent qualified pawnbrokers with advocacy, education, resources, and an industry-wide network.

https://www.nationalpawnbrokers.org/ Membership: 1,500

National Pawnbrokers Association of New Zealand

Registered incorporated society representing pawnbrokers across New Zealand; promotes good practice, assists members with para-legal advice, and works to reduce theft.

https://npanz.co.nz/ Membership: 0

North Carolina Pawnbrokers Association

State association noted by the national body; engages with licensing authorities and provides state-specific statutory resources for members.

https://www.nationalpawnbrokers.org/north-carolina-state-pawn-shop-laws/ Membership: 0

Ohio Pawnbrokers Association

Statewide association providing advocacy, education, ethics, and industry guidance for Ohio pawnbrokers.

https://ohiopawn.org/ Membership: 0

Oklahoma Pawnbrokers Association

Founded in 1972 to improve the pawn industry in Oklahoma; provides a lobbyist, legal resources, alerts, meetings, and a code of ethics for members.

https://www.opainfo.org/ Membership: 0

Singapore Pawnbrokers’ Association

National industry association in Singapore representing most licensed pawnbrokers; engages government and supports industry development and public outreach.

https://www.singpawn.org/ Membership: 200

South Carolina Pawnbrokers’ Association

The unified voice of South Carolina’s pawn industry, providing education, advocacy, networking, and public/legislative outreach.

https://www.scpawnbrokers.com/ Membership: 0

Texas Association of Pawnbrokers

Statewide association established in 1998 to inform, build, and protect Texas pawnbrokers through advocacy, education, events, and member programs.

https://www.texasassociationofpawnbrokers.com/ Membership: 0

Washington State Pawnbrokers Association

State association providing members with legislative updates, legal resources, annual conference programming, and a peer network across Washington.

https://waspa.net/ Membership: 0