Business Licensing for Second-Hand Shops and Dealers

Second-hand goods refers to a range of items, whether in new or used condition, that have been sold, traded, exchanged, consigned or otherwise disposed of by its original owner. See the list of items in they by-law.

By-law No. 2021-60 licences, regulates and governs second-hand good shops and dealers of second-hand goods within Niagara.

Licence application or renewal

Apply online for a business licence or renewal. Renewals must be submitted at least 30 days before the licence expires.

Apply or renew a licence

Requirements and fees

  • Second-hand dealers

    Licence requirements

    • All current legal documents, including:
      • Articles of incorporation
      • Legal names, including government photo identification and addresses for all directors and officers with signing authority
    • If born outside of Canada, confirmation that applicant is legally entitled to work in Canada
    • Letter outlining number of signatures required for financial and administrative items
    • Criminal record and judicial matters check obtained within 60 days
    • Certificate of Insurance confirming $5 million liability and indemnifying Niagara Region

    Fees for second-hand dealers

    • Initial - $270
    • Renewal - $165
    • Transfer - $270

    Licensed second-hand dealers

    • Downtown Flea Market Inc.
    • Finley's Estate Jewellery and Coins
    • Gold n Silver Refining Inc.
    • International Auction
    • John's Cartage
    • Mike's Haulage
    • Old Dominion
    • Secured Gold and Silver Buyers
    • Welland Flea Market
  • Second-hand shops

    Licence requirements

    • All current legal documents, including:
      • Articles of incorporation
      • Legal names, including government photo identification and addresses for all directors and officers with signing authority
    • If born outside of Canada, confirmation that applicant is legally entitled to work in Canada
    • Letter outlining number of signatures required for financial and administrative items
    • Criminal record and judicial matters check obtained within 60 days
    • Certificate of Insurance confirming $2 million liability and indemnifying Niagara Region
    • Pollution Legal Liability Insurance confirming $1 million

    Fees for second-hand shops

    • Initial - $310
    • Renewal - $190
    • Transfer - $310

    Licensed second-hand shops

    • Babadoo's Pawn
    • Best Buy
    • Best Buy Mobile
    • Cash Depot
    • Coins Unlimited
    • East Main Street Exchange
    • Enchanting Antiques
    • Frederick's Jewellers
    • Gaming Gators
    • Gaming Gators Ltd.
    • Glitzy Jools and Antiques
    • Goldfinger Diamond and Gold
    • Got Gold Get Cash
    • Harmony Jewellers Ltd.
    • Harold's Buy, Sell and Trade
    • Henry's Enterprises Inc.
    • Hidden Treasures Cash for Gold
    • Kavar Jewellers (Pen) Ltd.
    • King of Trade
    • Mallysh's Buy Sell Trade
    • Miki Wireless and Electronics Ltd.
    • NEX Niagara Entertainment Exchange
    • Niagara Coin and Collectibles
    • Niagara Falls Exchange
    • Niagara Falls Pawn Broker Services
    • O&E Sales
    • Queenston Street Exchange Ltd.
    • R&T Auctions
    • Ragged Glory
    • Robert's Sport and Motion
    • Sapphires Thomas Steele Jewellers
    • Standard Time
    • Star Appliances
    • That's Entertainment
    • The Antics Thrift Company
    • The Gold Market
    • Value Village Stores - Niagara Falls
    • Value Village Stores - St. Catharines
    • Value Village Stores - Welland
    • Victoria Avenue Exchange
    • We Buy and Cell
    • We Buy Gold
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