(New) From 1 December 2023 onwards, you must use Singpass to apply for a secondhand goods dealer licence. The Singpass login will ensure that your particulars are authenticated and auto-populated into the FormSG, to facilitate your application. This will make it more convenient and efficient for you.
If you intend to deal in secondhand goods, you are advised to check the list of secondhand goods in the Schedule of the Secondhand Goods Dealers Act before commencing operations.
You are required to submit an application form (unless exempted; Information on Secondhand Goods Dealers Licence Application) together with the required supporting documents of your business operations to the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department.
The information on this page is a guide to apply for a new licence, to register for an exemption or to renew an existing licence.
Criteria for Grant of Licence
To be eligible for a Secondhand Goods Dealers licence, you must be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority as one of the following business stakeholders:
a. Director of a Company
b. Partner in a Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships
c. Sole Proprietor in Sole Proprietorships
Sunk Investments
Sunk investments will not be regarded as grounds for either an exemption or approval of licence. Hence, you should not make any financial commitment to your business if an exemption or licence has yet been granted.
Multiple Operating Locations
For business operations that comprise
· Several branches
· URLs for internet businesses
· Different points of dealing in secondhand goods (for itinerant businesses)
A separate licence is required for each branch, URL or point of dealing.
Exemption
You may be exempted from having to obtain a Secondhand Goods Dealers licence if we deem you to be a fit and proper person. The criteria and requirements for a person to be considered fit and proper to hold a licence are (but not limited to) whether the relevant person has honestly, integrity, a good reputation, competence and capability. For more details regarding the conditions, you may click on the following link: Secondhand Goods Dealers (Exemption) Order
Your application to be registered as an exempted Secondhand Goods Dealers will be assessed by the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department. If you are eligible for exemption, the Police will notify you and you may proceed to deal in the Scheduled goods without the need to apply for a licence or pay any fees.
If you do not qualify for exemption, you may be issued with a Secondhand Goods Dealers (SHGD) licence.
Exempted dealers are still required to comply with the various requirements stipulated in the Relevant Legislative Acts.|
Licence Type |
Validity |
Fees* |
|
Ordinary licence |
One year |
$165 |
|
Two years (with effect from 31 July 2023) |
$280 |
|
|
Temporary licence · for road shows, makeshift stalls or “pasar malams” |
30 days at a specific site |
$40 |
|
Exempted Notification |
There is no expiry date for an exemption as long as: a. The registered business is in operation; and b. The dealer does not become a subject of police investigations for the commission of any offence under the Secondhand Goods Dealer Act or one that involves fraud or dishonesty. |
NA |
*Fees are to be paid using Interbank Funds Transfer.
Amend Licence Details
You can make the following amendments:
a. Licensee (transfer of licence or change in licensee)
b. Any other information provided in the application form (within 7 days of change) e.g. name and address of business, URL, email address, place of storage, type of secondhand goods, and appointment of office bearer*.
*Approval must be sought from the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department for any new appointment to the board of directors, management committee, board of trustees or other governing body
Fees
|
Description |
Fees* |
|
Change in licensee |
$44 |
|
Change in any other information provided in the application form |
$22 |
* Fees are to be paid using Interbank Funds Transfer.
You are required to obtain the following documents before making the amendments.
|
Documents |
Remarks |
|
Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority record |
For an entity stated as ‘Business’ under the Business Registration Act |
|
Approved IMDA licence |
For approval to deal in secondhand telecommunications equipment |
|
URA Planning Permission |
For using the premises for scrap metal business |
|
Photocopy of existing Secondhand Goods Dealer licence |
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Cancel Exemption or Existing Licence
You can cancel your existing status as an exempted Secondhand Goods Dealer or your Secondhand Goods Dealer licence any time before its expiration.
Please be informed that there will be no refund for early cancellation before expiry.
Withdrawal
You can withdraw your application for a Secondhand Goods Dealer licence any time before licence approval or withdraw application to register for the exemption before notification from Police Licensing and Regulatory Department.
If licence has been approved and issued or your exemption has been approved and notified, you will have to submit a request to cancel the licence or the registration for the exemption.
If you wish to withdraw an existing Secondhand Goods Dealer's Licence application, please email us at SPF_PLRD_SHGD@spf.gov.sg and provide us with the application number reflected in the FormSG.
Replacement Copy of Licence
You can request for a replacement copy of your existing Secondhand Goods Dealers licence through FormSG.
A fee of $11.00 is payable for each new copy.You are required to obtain the following documents before applying for any Secondhand Goods Dealers licence.
|
Documents |
Remarks |
|
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority record |
For an entity stated as ‘Business’ under the Business Registration Act |
|
Approved IMDA Licence |
For approval to deal in secondhand telecommunications equipment |
|
URA Planning Permission |
For using the premises for scrap metal business |
|
Photocopy of the existing Secondhand Goods Dealer licence* |
You should submit your renewal application at least one month before the expiry date of your existing licence. |
* For renewal of existing licence
Approximately 3 weeks from the receipt of the application and if all necessary supporting documents are enclosed (if required). Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You will be notified of the outcome via Email.
If you wish to apply for a Secondhand Goods Dealer's Licence, please click here.
The process may take around 15-20 minutes to complete.Dear Customers,
Since 1 August 2021, all over-the-counter services at the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department at the Police Cantonment Complex (391 New Bridge Road), would be only through pre-approved appointments (including making payments at the counter)
2. To make an appointment, please use the following link at www.picktime.com/policelicensing or the below QR code:
3. We will attend to cases of persons who turn up without an appointment on a case by case basis, only if they have a valid reason(s).
4. For enquiries, please use our online services at www.police.gov.sg/licence or you can reach us using FormSG at https://www.go.gov.sg/PLRD
5. Thank you.
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