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American Pawn

5175 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Hours listedState-licensed

American Pawn is a pawn shop at 5175 Government St in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is also listed as antique store, gold dealer, gun shop. A $500 loan here costs about $100 a month at most under Louisiana law.

Opening hours

Monday9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM–5:30 PM
SundayClosed

Local time zone: Chicago. Holiday hours may differ.

Contact & directions

Phone
(225) 926-0456
Address
5175 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Website
americanpawn.net

Estimate your loan here

Every pawn shop in Louisiana follows the same state limits. Interest up to 10% a month plus a service charge of up to 10% a month of the loan.

$500 loan, first monthLouisiana

up to $100

$600 to get your item back after one month

Rules from Louisiana pawn laws, checked October 30, 2026.

What you can pawn here

Items pawn shops commonly lend on. Each page explains how shops value it and what to bring; call American Pawn to confirm what it accepts.

Sell gold in Baton Rouge

American Pawn is also listed as a gold or jewelry buyer. Compare 10 gold buyers in Baton Rouge that are open now and work out your gold's metal value first.

What to bring

  • A valid government-issued photo ID (driver license, state ID, passport or military ID).
  • Louisiana rule: Driver license, passport, military ID or other government-issued ID.
  • The item, clean and working, with chargers, cases, boxes and receipts.
  • For gold: know the karat stamp and the weight. Estimate its metal value.
  • To redeem later: your pawn ticket and the same ID.

License

This address appears on the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions pawnbroker licensees (list dated October 30, 2026).

Location

5175 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Questions

What are American Pawn's hours?

Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Sun Closed. Hours can change on holidays; call ahead to confirm.

Where is American Pawn?

5175 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

What is American Pawn's phone number?

(225) 926-0456.

How much does a $500 pawn loan cost at American Pawn?

Louisiana law caps the charge at $100 for the first month on a $500 loan, so up to $600 to redeem after one month. The shop can charge less; the pawn ticket shows the real amount.

What do I need to bring to American Pawn?

A valid government-issued photo ID and the item you want to pawn or sell, with its accessories. Louisiana rule: Driver license, passport, military ID or other government-issued ID.

Guides

Business details from public listing information and the shop's website (americanpawn.net), checked November 5, 2026. We are not affiliated with this shop. Something wrong? Tell us.