Minnesota Statute 325E.21 requires scrap
metal dealers to follow certain registration, training, record keeping, and
reporting procedures. It also requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to make
available the names and addresses of registered scrap metal dealers. View a list of scrap metal dealers.
Scrap Metal Dealer Registration
Scrap metal dealers must register each year with the Commissioner of Public Safety and pay a $50 annual fee. The Commissioner of Public Safety may cancel or deny the registration of dealers convicted of a felony violation for unlawful possession, purchase or acquisition of catalytic converters.
Scrap metal dealers can register by sending an email to scrap.metal@state.mn.us with the following information:
- Business name
- Business address
- Name of preferred contact
- County
- Fax number
- Email address
- Preferred method for receiving alerts (fax or e-mail)
Scrap Metal Training
Scrap metal dealers engaged in the purchase or acquisition of used catalytic converters must ensure employees handling catalytic converter transactions are trained and familiar with the additional requirements for catalytic converters.
It is anticipated that training specific to the electronic database will be provided by the selected vendor. Work to procure a vendor is in progress. Updates will be posted on this page.
Reporting Requirements
Effective Aug. 1, 2024, scrap metal dealers must enter all required information for the purchase or acquisition of a motor vehicle and the purchase or acquisition of used, detached catalytic converters into an electronic database approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety by the close of business each day.
Scrap metal dealers must display a sign of sufficient size, in a conspicuous place in the premises, which informs all patrons that transactions are reported to law enforcement daily.
