Second Hand Goods or Pawn Shop Permit

In Vaughan, a licence is required to sell second hand goods to the public, except where the sales of goods:
- is for charitable purposes;
- is part of a garage sale;
- consists primarily of used books, maternity wear or infant's accessories;
- is for used automobiles; and
- consists of articles purchased new and rented out in the normal course of business.

Options to apply 

1. On the Licensing Portal:.

2. In person or by mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100 
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.

Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1

 

3. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall. 

 

4. By e-mail to:

bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation.

Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number

for staff to collect payment.

 

Application 

This licence requires a photo of the applicant to be submitted, as described here.  If you are applying in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:

 

Second-hand Goods/Pawn Shop Application (PDF)

 

Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal, linked above.

Notes About Zoning:

  • To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
  • You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.

Fees

Fee20242025
Initial fee$ 482$ 497
Renewal fee$ 203$ 210