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Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

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Tel: (01253) 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.15pm
Saturday 10am-1pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8.30am-5.15pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 10am-1pm
Second Hand Goods Dealers Permit

Second Hand Goods Dealers Permit Registration is required of persons who deal in second hand goods to protect such dealers from allegations relating to receiving stolen goods and to enable identification of persons passing on stolen goods. However, not all second hand goods require registration - further details are available on the guidance notes.

Application is made to the Council for which a one-off fee is paid. Checks are then made with the Police as to whether the applicant is a fit and proper person. Once checks are passed, a certificate of registration is issued. This shows various conditions, including maintaining a register of all transactions and displaying the certification on the premises. Full details can be found on the certificate.

The Police are kept updated of persons who register with the Council. They can inspect the premises at any reasonable time. Certificates do not expire but the Council should be informed of any amendments e.g. change in location of any person registered. Anyone found that isn’t duly registered can be prosecuted.

Making an application

Applications may be made online or by submitting a paper copy of the form. Please visit the 'Forms' section on the right of this page to apply. Details of the criteria for applications and guidance notes to assist with filling in the form are in the publications section. Online applications must be paid for using a credit or debit card.
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