All pawnbroker and second-hand dealers in Yukon must register, hold a licence and renew it every year.
Renewal period
All pawnbroker and second-hand dealer licences expire annually on March 31. Submit your renewal application before March 1. This ensures we can process your application before your licence expires.
It's illegal to work in the new licence year before we have processed your application.
Eligibility
You're eligible to renew your licence if you hold a current pawnbroker and second-hand dealer licence for the Yukon.
If you’ve had any complaints, disciplinary or criminal action against you, note:
- we'll assess your eligibility for registration or licensure on a case-by-case basis; and
- we may not approve you for registration or licensing.
Complete all sections of the renewal application form. Do not leave a section blank. If a section is not relevant, mark the section as “not applicable”. We may return incomplete applications.
You must also provide the following documentation with your application.
Proof of business standing
Provide proof that your business is either:
- registered and in good standing with the Government of Yukon's Corporate Affairs Branch; or
- holds a municipal business licence and is in good standing.
Fees
Pawnbroker annual licence: $10
Second-hand dealer annual licence: $10
How to pay
You can pay by:
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cheque;
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credit card;
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cash; or
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debit.
Cheque
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Complete the payment information form.
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Provide a cheque in the appropriate amount made out to the Government of Yukon.
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After we issue your licence, we'll cash your cheque.
Credit card
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Complete the payment information form.
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If you submit your application in person, by courier or mail, you may include your credit card info on your payment information form.
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If you submit your application by email or fax, do not include your credit card information on your form. We'll contact you for your credit card info.
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After we issue your licence, we'll take payment.
Cash or debit
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You can only pay by cash or debit if you can pay in person at our office in Whitehorse.
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Complete the payment information form.
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We'll hold your licence at our office after we issue it.
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We'll take payment by cash or debit when you pick it up.
Prepare your renewal application package
Your complete application package must include:
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your completed application form;
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all supporting documents; and
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your payment form.
We typically process applications within 30 business days. We'll confirm you've met all legal requirements before issuing a licence. We may return your application if you’ve not provided all the required documentation.
How to submit
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In person or by courier at 307 Black Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2N1. We're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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Email: pbshd.plra@gov.yk.ca
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Fax: 867-667-3609
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Mail:
Government of Yukon
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (C-5)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
For questions about the renewal process, email pbshd.plra@gov.yk.ca, or phone 867-667-5111, toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5111.