Pawnbrokers

Who is currently licensed as a pawnbroker in Ireland?

As of now, the following businesses are licensed pawnbrokers in Ireland:

• John Brereton Pawnbroker Limited – 108 Capel Street, Dublin 1
• Kearns Pawnbrokers and Jewellers Limited – 69 Queen Street, Dublin 7
• Carthy’s Pawnbroking Limited – 84 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

How can you become a licensed pawnbroker in Ireland?

This page provides businesses with essential information on becoming a licensed pawnbroker in Ireland. It outlines the legal definition under the Pawnbrokers Act 1964, lists currently licensed pawnbrokers, explains the application process, and includes contact details for the CCPC who has responsibility for the licensing of pawnbrokers.

What is a pawnbroker?

Under the Pawnbrokers Act 1964 (as amended), a pawnbroker is defined as “any person who carries on the business of taking goods and chattels in pawn and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) includes any person who:

(a) receives or takes from any other person any goods or chattels by way of security for the repayment of any sum of money not exceeding €6,348.69 advanced thereon; or

(b) purchases, or receives or takes in, goods or chattels and pays or advances or lends thereon any sum of money not exceeding €6,348.69 with or under an agreement or understanding expressed or implied or from the nature of the transaction to be reasonably inferred that those goods or chattels may be afterwards redeemed or purchased on any terms.”

It is a criminal offence to operate as a pawnbroker without a license from the CCPC.

How can you become a licensed pawnbroker?

To apply for a pawnbroker licence from the CCPC, you must:

• Have a suitable premises for conducting pawnbroking activities.
• Complete the official application form.
• Provide the following documents:
  • Tax Clearance Certificate
  • Accounts
  • Fire and theft insurance policy
  • Certificate of incorporation

Once your application is accepted, a fee of €1,269.75 must be paid to receive your license. The licence is valid for 12 months and must be renewed annually.

Where can you get more information or apply?

For further details or to request an application form, contact the CCPC:

• Email: ConCred@ccpc.ie
• Post: CCPC, Bloom House, Railway Street, Dublin 1, D01 C576