Trader Licence (Pawnbroker) - Australian Capital Territory

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

• be at least 18 years of age
• not have committed an offence against the Act or a corresponding law of another State or Territory
• not have committed an offence involving fraud or dishonesty
• not have been refused a licence, or had a licence cancelled or revoked under this Act or a corresponding law of another State or Territory
• pay all the relevant application fees.

If you hold a licence in another State or Territory and intend to conduct work in the Australian Capital Territory your licensing status may be recognised under the mutual recognition system.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

To comply with this licence you must maintain a register detailing:

• an accurate description of pawned articles
• the amount lent
• the rate of interest (weekly or monthly)
• the date the article was pawned
• the address given by the person.

Duration

1 to 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Forms

Act(s) name

Traders (Licensing) Act 2016 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Traders (Licensing) Regulation 2017 Australian Capital Territory

Application process

Apply

Your completed application must be supported by two forms of personal identification for each individual, partner or executive officer, and any other documentation as needed by the authority. Please view the application form for details.

Administering agency

Justice and Community Safety Directorate

Contact details

Supporting information

Second-hand Dealers or Pawnbroker Licences (Opens in new window)