KCC Act registration - Dealers in second-hand goods

Do you need to Register?

If you deal in second hand goods in Kent you will need to register unless you fall into one of the exempt categories. We have prepared guidance notes which should answer any questions you may have. A detailed guidance note sets out full details of how the regulations work.

• General dealers - guidance note
• Motor traders - guidance note
• Detailed guidance note

The legislation also affects occasional sales (which includes events such as boot fairs, markets and one day sales).

How to register

There are three ways to register:-

• complete and submit the "New Applications" On-line Registration registration form
• telephone the Registration & Information Centre on 01233 898825 (weekdays 9.00am -5.00pm)
• Download and print out the application form (pdf) complete it and return it to the address shown on the form.

Your certificate of registration will be sent to you within 7 days of receipt of your application. You must not carry out any activities that require registration before you receive your certificate of registration.

We have prepared Guidance to help you complete the registration.

 

More help

If you need more help, information or specific advice on any aspect of registering as a dealer or the requirements relating to occasional sales Please contact us by:-

email at kentact@kent.gov.uk

Phoning our Registration & Information Centre on 01622 696405
(weekdays 9.00am - 5.00pm)

or writing to us at:
Trading Standards, Invicta House, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XX