Apply for a certificate
To apply you need to:
know whether you need a licence or certificate
fill in the form
give details of your identification
have your passport-style photos witnessed
have your statutory declaration witnessed
include payment for the fee
Where to send your application
Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers & Pawnbrokers SX11159 Wellington
Forms & fee
Certificate for an employee
Certificate for an employee [PDF, 531 KB]
It costs $237.
Certificate for a company officer
If you're submitting it with an application for a company licence:
Certificate for a company officer [PDF, 531 KB]
Contact us for help
Contact us if you’re having trouble with your application .
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This page was last updated: 09th July 2026