Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for renewing Second-Hand Goods Dealer or Recycler registration in person, the applicant has to visit the office of Designated Second-hand goods Officer (DSO) in the South African Police Service.
2. The address and contact details of the office of SAPS can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the nearest office of SAPS and obtain an Application for renewal of Second-Hand Goods Dealer/Recycler Registration from the relevant department. Or click here to download: Link
4. Make sure that you have all the documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form with all the details required under relevant sections properly with absolute legibility and attest it with your signature.
6. Now, attach all the required documents with the completed form and submit it to the DSO at the office.
7. Then, application and attached documents will be forwarded for required verification and validation processes.
8. After the completion of necessary processes, the DSO will perform necessary steps for the Registration renewal process.

Please refer the following document for checklist of Required documents: Link

South African Police Service (SAPS) - Head Office
Physical Address : Wachthuis Building
231 Pretorius Street
Pretoria
Postal Address: Private Bag X94
Pretoria
0001
Telephone: +27 (0) 12 393 1000
Website: Contacts link
SAPS Telephone Directory: Link

South African Police Service (SAPS) police stations

• Any person, whose registration as a Second-hand goods dealer or Recycler has been expired, can apply for a renewal.
• The person must lodge his/her application not more than 180 days and not less than 90 days before the expiry date of the existing registration.

An application for the renewal of registration is free of charge.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Application form: Link

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Please refer page number 41 in the following document: Link

• Particulars of the previous registration
• Existing SHG registration number
• Particulars of the applicant
• Identity document/passport number
• Details of the persons responsible for the management
• Membership number
• Particulars of the Interpreter

Renewal of a Second Hand goods dealer or recycler registration is required whenever the registration is expired and needs to be updated by the South African Police Services.

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