Hong Kong - Apply for Pawnbrokers Licence

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Procedure

1. To apply for a Pawnbrokers Licence, you will need to file an application with the Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing Department.
2. A link to the application form is provided under 'Documents to Use' section which you can use to download it. Forms can also be obtained from the Police Licensing Office at 12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters.
3. Completed forms may either be submitted to the Police Licensing Office in person or via mail.
4. Pay the application fee.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing

12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters,
1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
(MTR Admiralty Station Exit D / Wan Chai Station Exit C)

Tel. No.:
Temporary Liquor Licence / Musical Instrument Permit: 2860 6052
Pawnbrokers Licence / Massage Establishment Licence : 2860 6524

Faxline: 2200 4325

Email:[email protected]

All enquires relating to the applications can be referred to the Senior Clerical Officer/ Assistant Clerical Officer, Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing Section at 2860 6523/2860 6524 or write to the Chief Inspector Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing of Police Licensing Office . E-mail correspondence may also be addressed to the Chief Inspector Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing at : [email protected].

Eligibility

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Fees

New issue / Renewal Application: HK$4,610.0

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application for a Pawnbrokers Licence (New Application / Renewal) (Pol. 257)

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Applicant's Personal Details
• Business Details:
  • Name of business establishment
  • Address of business premises including number, street and floor
• Details of each bank at which you keep or propose to keep an account in connection with your business as a pawnbroker

Need for the Document

A Pawnbrokers Licence is a licence granted by the Commissioner of Police to a person to carry on business as a pawnbroker. A pawnbroker refers to a person carrying on business by advancing on interest, or for or in expectation of profit, gain or reward, any sum of money on the security of goods taken by such person in pawn.

Information which might help

Provisions of the regulation:

• (a) the manner in which applications for licences shall be made;
• (b) the form of applications for licences, licences, the general book and tickets;
• (c) the fees payable on the grant or renewal of licences;
• (d) the conditions subject to which licences are granted; (Rev.09/2016) 2
• (e) limiting the number of pawnbrokers’ licences that may be allowed in any area;
• (f) the hours during which the business of pawnbroking may be carried on; and
• (g) The storage and safe custody of goods pawned.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Hong Kong Police Force

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