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 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. License Applications and Forms Application for Pawnbroker License #08-4588, Revised 11/25/13 Biennial Renewal of Pawnbroker License Application #08-4628, Revised 11/01/17 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 and/or Address #08-4291, Revised 04/1/16 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: nationalpawnbrokers.org Email: info@nationalpawnbrokers.org Contact Information Patricia Lonergan, Licensing Examiner Phone: (907) 465-1037 Fax: (907) 465-2974 Email: patricia.lonergan@alaska.gov P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806