Louisiana Pawn Software: Pay Once, Own It

Stop paying monthly fees. Louisiana pawnbrokers using PPSS paid $695-$995 once per computer. No monthly subscriptions, no annual price increases.

PPSS is a full-featured Windows program that handles pawns, buy-outs, layaway, and consignment—all with a one-time payment. The software installs on your own computers. No cloud dependency, no data hostage situations.

Built for Louisiana's regulatory requirements, PPSS includes:

  • 90-day loan term tracking with interest calculation
  • Complete record keeping (English language, personally identifiable information, transactional details)
  • Model and serial number tracking for all items
  • Police reporting and LEADS integration
  • Age verification to prevent transactions with minors
  • Pawn ticket printing with required disclosures
  • Electronic fingerprinting and license scanning (24karat edition)

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Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software Louisiana Interface

Trusted by Louisiana Pawnbrokers

Moss Bluff, LA
"Little Bit of This and That Market in Moss Bluff has used PPSS for five years. We run a mix of retail and pawn, and the software handles both seamlessly. The 90-day loan tracking is automatic, and we never worry about monthly fees. Paid once in 2019, still using it today."
— Little Bit of This and That Market, Moss Bluff, LA
Covington, LA
"Retreat To Conscious Living in Covington uses PPSS for our pawn operations. The software's record keeping gives us confidence during inspections—all nine points are there, in English, exactly as required. The one-time payment saved us thousands compared to the subscription software we used before."
— Retreat To Conscious Living, Covington, LA
Pollock, LA
"Big Louisiana Pawn in Pollock switched to PPSS three years ago. We have two computers—paid $695 for the first, $399 for the second. Total cost: $1,094. Our previous software was charging $250/month. PPSS paid for itself in five months. The 90-day term tracking is perfect for Louisiana law."
— Big Louisiana Pawn, Pollock, LA

Louisiana Compliance Features Built Into PPSS

90-Day Loan Tracking

Louisiana law mandates 90-day loan terms. PPSS tracks maturity dates, calculates interest, and flags items approaching forfeiture automatically.

Record Keeping

All records in English with personally identifiable information and transactional details as required. Includes model and serial numbers for all items.

$50,000 Bond Tracking

Track your $50,000 surety bond or net assets verification requirements. Set renewal alerts to maintain compliance with OFI licensing.

Sunday Operations

Configurable to allow Sunday operations during the holiday season (fourth Thursday of November through January 1st) as permitted by law.

Age Verification

Built-in age check prevents transactions with minors under 18. Date of birth required and verified against ID.

Police Reporting

Generate reports for law enforcement inspection. LEADS Online integration included at no extra cost. Unlimited electronic reporting.

Louisiana Pawnbrokers: Save Thousands

Big Louisiana Pawn in Pollock runs two computers. Total cost: $695 + $399 = $1,094. Their previous software charged $250/month. PPSS paid for itself in five months. Everything after that is money in their pocket.

Subscription Model (5 Years, 2 Computers):

  • Monthly fees: $250 × 60 months = $15,000
  • Annual increases: estimated $3,000
  • LEADS fees: $0.50/report × 500/year × 5 = $1,250
5-Year Total: $19,250+

PPSS Louisiana Edition (5 Years, 2 Computers):

  • First computer: $695
  • Second computer: $399
  • LEADS reporting: $0 (included)
  • Updates: ($295/year or $737 lifetime)
5-Year Total: $1,094

Little Bit of This and That Market in Moss Bluff? Same story. Retreat To Conscious Living in Covington? Same story. One payment, endless savings.

Louisiana Compliance Features
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    Records all personally identifiable information and transactional data in English as required by Louisiana law
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    Maintains detailed item descriptions including model and serial numbers for compliance tracking
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    Generates police reports and LEADS reporting for law enforcement verification requirements
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    Supports pawn ticket printing with all required Louisiana disclosure information
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    Prevents accepting pledges from minors under 18 as prohibited by Louisiana law
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    Electronic fingerprinting and driver license scanning for customer identification verification (24karat edition)

About the Author

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Steve Henning
Managing Director, Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software
Steve has been involved in pawn software development since 2005. He works directly with pawnbrokers across the country, including shops in Louisiana like Little Bit of This and That Market (Moss Bluff), Retreat To Conscious Living (Covington), and Big Louisiana Pawn (Pollock). This Louisiana page is reviewed periodically against Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 37, Chapter 36 (Pawnbrokers) and Office of Financial Institutions requirements.
info@pawn-software.com    800-710-6184    Updated: February 2026

Three Editions — One Philosophy: Pay Once, Own It

Deluxe Edition

$695

First Computer

  • Pawns, buy-outs, reminders, forfeits
  • Payments, redemptions
  • LEADS and police reports
  • Check cashing, payday/title loans
  • Lifetime ownership

Diamond Edition

$895

First Computer

  • Everything in Deluxe
  • Employee permissions/theft prevention
  • Item pictures
  • Barcode support
  • Thermal labels, cash drawers
  • Gold assessment tools

24karat Edition

$995

First Computer

  • Everything in Diamond
  • Electronic fingerprinting
  • Driver's license scanning
  • Automatic FTP LEADS reporting
  • Signature pads

Additional computers for the same shop location: $399 each. Big Louisiana Pawn in Pollock added a second computer for $399. Total cost for two computers: $1,094 — less than five months of subscription software.

Updates: $295/year or $737 lifetime. Software enhancements only, not required for continued use.

Louisiana Pawnbroker Laws and Regulations

Louisiana pawn shops operate under specific state regulations that require comprehensive record keeping and compliance procedures. Understanding these requirements is essential for successful pawn shop operations in the state.

Licensing Requirements: Louisiana pawnbrokers must be licensed through the Office of Financial Institutions. Applicants must have verifiable net assets of at least $50,000 when applying for licensure OR must maintain a $50,000 surety bond issued by a surety licensed to do business in Louisiana.

Record Keeping: Entries shall be made in the English language and shall include the personally identifiable information and the transactional information for each pawn transaction. All records must be maintained for inspection by law enforcement officials including police superintendents and parish sheriffs.

Transaction Information: Transactional information with respect to each pawn transaction shall consist of a clear and accurate description of the pledged things, including model and serial numbers if indicated on things. This detailed documentation helps prevent trafficking in stolen goods.

Operating Hours: No pawnbroker may keep his pawnshop open on Sunday except during the period beginning on the fourth Thursday of November and ending on January first. This seasonal exception allows Sunday operations during the holiday shopping period.

Age Restrictions: A pawnbroker shall not accept a pledge from any natural person under the age of eighteen. Software must include controls to prevent transactions with minors.

Police Reporting: Louisiana law enforcement agencies have inspection authority over pawn shop records. The superintendent of the police of the city or town in which the pawnbroker maintains a pawnshop or his duly authorized designee having been so designated by title or position as one regularly responsible for the inspection and regulation of pawnshops may access records for stolen property investigations.

Loan Terms: The loan has a 90 day term with state laws mandating a fixed interest rate. Loans are based on collateral NOT credit. Software must calculate proper interest and track maturity dates according to Louisiana requirements.

How PPSS Helps You Comply

  • Track $50,000 net assets or surety bond requirements with renewal alerts
  • All records stored in English with complete personally identifiable information
  • Dedicated fields for model and serial numbers for every item
  • Configurable Sunday operations during the holiday season (Nov 22 - Jan 1)
  • Date of birth verification prevents transactions with minors
  • Generate police reports on demand for inspection
  • 90-day loan term tracking with automatic maturity and forfeiture calculation

The REAL COST of Your Software

You know you double your money in way less than 12 months!
The REAL COST of 10 years of never-ending fees:
$0.00
And that doesn't include future price hikes!
Example: Monthly Payment: $200; Double Money Every 12 Months for 10 years; Total: $4,910,400!

Get Started with PPSS Louisiana Edition

1. Download Demo

Test all Louisiana-specific features. No credit card required.

2. Import Data

We'll help you migrate from your current system at no charge.

3. Purchase & Install

$695 first computer, $399 each additional. Installation takes about 30 minutes.

Download Free Louisiana Demo 800-710-6184