Pawnbrokers and second-hand dealer licences

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Apply for a pawnbroker and second-hand dealer licence

To work as a pawnbroker or second-hand dealer in the Northern Territory (NT), you must apply for a licence.

You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

If you’re renewing your application, you must lodge it at least 28 days before your licence expires.

With your application, you must provide:

proof the premise is zoned for a pawnbroker or second-hand dealer business
financial evidence to operate as a pawnbroker or second-hand dealer, such as:
- banker’s guarantee, bank statement or statement of financial position - for each individual or director
- a statement certified by an accountant of the financial performance and financial position of the corporation - if a company or firm
proof of registration of your business name - if a company or firm
details of all directors, secretaries, partners, executive officers, management or people who have control or influence over affairs - if a company or firm
a current ASIC business name extract listing all office bearers - if a company or firm.

Additionally, for each person associated with the application you must provide:

You can apply online through Licensing Online or follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the relevant application:

Step 2. Attach supporting documents - an incomplete application will cause delays.

Step 3. Submit your application and pay the fee to a Territory Business Centre (TBC) in person, by email or mail.

If you’re submitting by:

email, pay the fee by credit card over the phone by calling TBC on 1800 193 111.
mail, pay the fee by cheque payable to the Receiver of Territory Monies.