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How to replace lost badges, licences or certificates and how to update your details.
If you lose your badge, licence or certificate, you must apply for a replacement using the statutory declaration form.
Statutory declaration [PDF, 216 KB]
You must let us know if any of your personal or company details change. You can email any changes to us.
Email: shdlicensing@justice.govt.nz
You must let us know if:
You must let us know if:
If you want to give up your licence or certificate, you can contact us.
We will cancel your licence or certificate and record this in the public register. This will mean you can no longer work as a secondhand dealer or pawnbroker.
If you want to return to work as a Secondhand Dealer and/or Pawnbroker, you’ll have to apply again and pay the full application fee.
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