Who needs a licence or certificate?

You must have a licence if you:

• are a pawnbroker
• are engaged for at least six days a year in buying, selling or exchanging secondhand items or scrap metal (other than for personal use, enjoyment or as a gift)
• earn at least $2000 in a year from the sale of secondhand items or scrap metal (other than for personal use, enjoyment or as a gift).

If you are in a partnership - every partner must hold a licence.

Do you need a certificate?

You must hold a certificate if you buy, sell or exchange for a licensed secondhand dealer, or if you issue pledge tickets for a licensed pawnbroker.