Article: Licences - second hand goods dealer Error loading MacroEngine script (file: Apply,Pay,ReportButtons.cshtml) Article Body A second-hand goods dealer registration certificate is required if you are involved in the business of dealing in second-hand goods Eligibility A registration certificate is not required if the dealer is exempt from registration. Those exempted include charitable organisations, scrap metal dealers, motor vehicle dealers, jewellers and persons engaged in dealing in waste papers, cardboard, textiles or plastic in bulk. Also exempted are holders of a licence under section 22 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (those involved in credit or hire business) and persons engaged in any business whose primary purpose is the supply of new unused goods and those which the supply of second-hand goods is merely incidental. Procedure Each certificate holder must keep a register at each of the premises within the council's district at which s/he deals in second-hand goods sales. The register must be in the form of a bound book with consecutively numbered pages. The register must be kept until the end of a period of two years from the date on which the last entry is made in the register. The register must record every transaction involving his or her acquisition of any such goods. It must also provide details of the date of the transaction, the quantity and description of the article(s), the name and address of the person from whom the article(s) was/were acquired and, where practicable, the registration number of any vehicle used by the seller to deliver the article(s) to the certificate holder's premises. Charges/fees There is no charge to register, however, you must register every 3 years. Contact details Barnsley Council Regulatory Services PO Box 602 Barnsley S70 9FB Our office hours are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday. Phone: 01226 772468 Fax: 01226 775699 Email: regulatoryservices@barnsley.gov.uk How the customer can help Please ensure you follow the guidance notes which accompany the applciation form fully, and complete all sections of the form accordingly. Application forms South Yorkshire Act 1980 - Section 52 Application Form for Registration of Second Hand Dealers Guidance Notes on application to register as a Second Hand Dealer Postal applications should be sent to: Trading Standards Regulatory Services Barnsley Council PO Box 602 Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 9FB Legislation The South Yorkshire Act 1980 - Section 52 Response times/next steps We aim to provide a response to initial enquiries within three working days