Regulation of Pawnbrokers Due to multiple recent vacancies on staff and increased COVID-related workloads, we are currently unable to return calls and emails within our normal processing times. Our primary focus is on reviewing and issuing licenses. If you have applied for licensure, please check the MY LICENSE online portal for real-time updates on the progress of your application. Answers to most other questions can be located using the links on the right-hand side of the page. Thank you for your patience while we attend to these priorities, and we will respond to your inquiry within five business days. 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 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 Alaska pawnbroker license is valid for up to 2 years, and will expire on December 31 of every odd year. Pawnbrokers must also obtain an Alaska Business License, which can be done after receiving a professional pawnbroker license. Initial Application Application for Pawnbroker License #08-4588, Revised 11/25/2013 Miscellaneous Forms Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right. 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 If you would like to receive notice of all proposed regulation changes for your program, please send a request in writing with your name, preferred contact method (mail or email), and the program you want to be updated on to: Regulations Specialist Email: RegulationsAndPublicComment@Alaska.Gov Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806 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: nationalpawnbrokers.org Email: info@nationalpawnbrokers.org Contact Information Phone: (907) 465-2695 Email: Pawnbrokers@Alaska.Gov P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806