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How to Register as a Second-Hand Goods Dealer/Recycler ( Jewellery, Gold, Diamond.
Natural person: What you need to know:
What to take with you when you apply;
• Two colour ID photos of the applicant not older than three months.
• Certified copy of an official RSA ID (or accepted form of identity as per paragraph 6(11)) of the applicant and every person responsible for the day-to-day management of the business.
• Certified copy of relevant utility account or lease agreement verifying the address of the premises.
Juristic person (company, closed corporation, trust or partnership):
• Two colour ID photos of the applicant not older than three months.
• Certified copy of an official RSA ID of the applicant and every person responsible for the day-to-day management of the business
• Certified copy of relevant utility account or lease agreement verifying the address of the premises.
• Documentary proof of bank account (official stamped letter from the bank, not actual bank statements).
• Certified copies of any founding documents verifying applicant as a company, close corporation, trust, business trust, partnership or any other business entity.
• Certified copy of appointment letter whereby a responsible person is appointed in terms of Section 5(d) of the Act.
• Certified copy of an accredited dealers’ association membership certificate.
• Basic floor plan of the premises where the applicant intends to conduct business.
• Certified copy of any certificate or permit issued in terms of other legislation regulating such business or industry, including but not limited to, local-authority by-laws or any legislation regarding zoning, customs control, revenue, international trade, fire safety, communications, occupational health and safety, waste management or environmental management.
• Certified copy of the certificate of registration as a secondhand goods scrap metal dealer (only applicable on an application to be registered as a recycler).
• Certified copy of the certificate of registration as a dealer or recycler if the applicant is already registered to trade or recycle on premises other than the premises indicated in this application.
• Supporting statement in terms of Regulation 3 under oath or affirmation that (a) applicant or any other person responsible for the management or day-to-day control of the business is not disqualified from being registered as a dealer and (b) applicant will ensure to comply with all requirements of other legislation regulating such business.
• Set of original fingerprints of the applicant and every person responsible for the day-to-day management of the business.
• Any other support documentation (eg. registration papers of a vehicle, conveyance, ship, boat or aeroplane).
Application for the Renewal of an Existing Registration (a) A registered Dealer or Recycler who intends to renew registration must apply in terms of Section 11 of the Act for the renewal of registration, not more than 180 days and not less than 90 days before the expiry date of the existing registration.
A registered dealer or recycler who intends to renew registration must apply in terms of Section 11 of the Act for the renewal of registration, not more than 180 days and not less than 90 days before the expiry date of the existing registration. For this, the above-mentioned paperwork will be needed again.
The registrations must be done at the nearest police station where the needed forms to be completed can be found.
SAPS Form 601
Procedure to apply to buy and Sell Second-hand Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds
Apply In-Person:
- To apply for registering as a Second-Hand Goods Dealer or Recycler in person, the applicant has to visit the office of Designated Second-hand goods Officer (DSO) in the South African Police Service offices closest to where you will be conducting business from. .
- The address and contact details of the office of SAPS can be found in the following link: Click Here for the closest office you to register.
- Visit the nearest office of SAPS and obtain an Application for Registration as a Second-Hand Goods Dealer/Recycler from the relevant department. Or click here to download Form SAPS 601 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A SECOND-HAND GOODS DEALER / RECYCLER Section 3, 13 and 25 of the Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act no 06 of 2009)
- Make sure that you have all the documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- Complete the application form with all the details required under relevant sections properly with absolute legibility and attest it with your signature.
- Now, attach all the required documents with the completed form and submit it to the DSO at the office.
- Then, application and attached documents will be forwarded for required verification and validation processes.
- The DSO will perform the necessary examination processes on the applicant’s information and conduct one or more interactive sessions with the applicant regarding the information.
- After the completion of necessary processes, the DSO will perform necessary steps for the Registration process and issue a Registration Certificate to the applicant.
Required Documents
- Completed SAPS 601 form in Black pen/ Ink
- Certified Identity document copy
- Utility account or lease agreement of were your business will be conducted / certified copy
- Proof of bank account, Confirmation letter can be downloaded from your banking app, download in pdf format
- Accredited Dealers’ Association Membership Certificate Certified copy