Regulation of Pawnbrokers
The pawnbroker licensing program is administered by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing pawnbrokers in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. This program was enacted by the Alaska State Legislature in 2010 and went into effect on July 1, 2011.
A permanent pawnbroker license is required by December 31, 2011, for all persons engaging in business in Alaska for which a pawnbroker license is required by AS 08.76.100 and who do not hold a current municipal pawnbroker license that conforms to AS 08.76.100-08.76.590. If you are not sure whether your municipal license conforms to the new Alaska statutes, please contact the city clerk in your municipality.
The general pawnbroker license application is now available. The license will be valid for up to 2 years, and will expire December 31 of every odd year.
Pawnbrokers must also obtain an Alaskan Business License, which can be done after receiving a professional pawnbroker license.
License Applications and Forms
- Application for Pawnbroker License #08-4588, Revised 05/07/11
Miscellaneous Forms
- Request for License Verification, #08-4222, Revised 11/28/07
- Request for Duplicate Professional License, #08-0014, Revised 06/11/07
- Change of Name Form, #08-1431, Revised 04/20/09
Enclose $5 if you are requesting a new license. - Change of Address Form, #08-4291, Revised 04/20/09
Enclose $5 if you are requesting a new license. - Request for Exception from SSN Requirements, #08-4372, Revised 06/03/08
(i.e. for non U.S. citizens) - Credit Card Payment Form, #08-4438, Revised 03/03/09
Statutes and Regulations
Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.
Licensees are responsible for knowledge of all statutes and regulations pertaining to their profession. AS 08.01-08.03 and 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. AS 08.76 specifically applies to the professional licensing of pawnbrokers.
- Pawnbrokers Statutes and Regulations AS 08.76 and 12 AAC 76
- Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03
- Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02
Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, you must contact the Regulations Specialist, Jun Maiquis at (907) 465-2537, or by email at jun.maiquis@alaska.gov, and request that your name be added to the Pawnbroker interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.
National Organizations
National organizations may provide information on the regulation
of the
practice of pawnbrokers in other states.
National Pawnbrokers Association
PO Box 508
Keller, Texas 76244
Phone: 817-337-8830
Fax: 817-337-8875
Website: http://www.nationalpawnbrokers.org
Email: info@nationalpawnbrokers.org
Contact Information
Nathan Vallier, Licensing Examiner
Telephone: (907) 465-2695
Fax: (907) 465-2974
E-mail: nathan.vallier@alaska.gov
Address: P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806