All pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers working in Yukon must hold a licence.
We accept new applications on an ongoing basis. But you must renew your licence every year. All pawnbroker and second-hand dealer licences expire annually on March 31.
Eligibility
You're eligible to apply for a pawnbroker and second-hand dealer licence if you meet all the following requirements.
- Your business is registered as a sole proprietorship, partnership or limited company business that provides pawnbroker and/or second-hand dealer services in Yukon.
- Your business is in good standing.
Download the application form.
Complete all sections of the form. Do not leave a section blank. You may enter “not applicable” when it's relevant. We may return incomplete applications.
Gather together the following documents and provide them with your complete application.
Current photo ID
- Provide 1 copy of a piece of photo ID.
- The ID must be issued by a territorial, provincial or federal government body.
- The ID must show your current legal name.
- We do not accept a healthcare card as a form of ID.
Proof of business standing
You must also provide proof that your business is either:
- registered and in good standing with Government of Yukon's Corporate Affairs branch; or
- holds a municipal business licence and is in good standing.
Fees
Annual licence fee: $10.
How to pay
You can pay by:
- cheque;
- credit card;
- cash; or
- debit.
Cheque
- Complete the payment information form.
- Provide a cheque in the appropriate amount made out to the Government of Yukon.
- After we issue your licence, we'll cash your cheque.
Credit card
- Complete the payment information form.
- If you submit your application in person, by courier or mail, you may include your credit card info on your payment information form.
- 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.
- After we issue your licence, we'll take payment.
Cash or debit
- You can only pay by cash or debit if you can pay in person at our office in Whitehorse.
- Complete the payment information form.
- We'll hold your licence at our office after we issue it.
- We'll take payment by cash or debit when you pick it up.
Prepare your application package
Your complete application package must include:
- your completed application form;
- all supporting documents; and
- your payment form.
We typically process applications within 10 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
- In person or by courier at 307 Black Street, Whitehorse Y1A 2N1. We're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: 867-667-3609
- Mail:
Government of Yukon
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (C-5)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
For questions about the application process, email [email protected], or phone 867-667-5111, toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5111.