ΔΔ:Announcement of the commencement of the profession of silver-smiths, second-hand sellers, pawnbrokers and those involved in the sale or purchase of second-hand jewelry and fine artwork from gold and other valuables (natural person)

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• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Police Stations

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)
• Online Application for License to Practice the Profession of Antique Dealers and Pawnbrokers

Number of required documents

3 to 4 + (

3

)

Fees

Provided without cost

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the announcement of the practice of the profession of silversmiths, second-hand sellers, pawnbrokers and those engaged in the purchase or sale of used jewelry and fine jewelry from gold and other valuables. These professionals announce the practice at the police station of their headquarters. The relevant announcement can be submitted electronically with the personal passwords to TAXISnet and the interested party is informed about the progress of his case by e-mail.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC POLICE

Related links

Notes

• The practice of the profession of Silversmiths, Second Sellers, Pawnbrokers and Those engaged in the Sale or Melting of Used Jewelry and Artifacts from Gold and other Valuables is valid in the entire area of responsibility of the Greek Police, for a period of five, three (5) years, starting three (3) months from the submission of the announcement of the exercise of the profession of the interested party to the relevant police authority without prejudice to the provisions of article 6 of the Police Order.
• In order to continue the exercise of the above professional or business activity, three (3) months before the end is required, a new announcement in competent police authority. The announcement is also submitted through the portal https://portal.astynomia.gr/

Last update

12/05/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

The person concerned announces the exercise of his profession in police authority of the place of exercise. The announcement of a profession includes its full identity, the type of profession and the operating address of the store and any branches.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Hierarchical appeal/recourse

NACE

• 43.29 Other construction installation

Output & Results

Output

Other

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Announcement of Practicing the Profession of Moneylenders, Antique Dealers, Pawnbrokers and Traders (Natural Person), License to Practice the Profession of Antique Dealers, Pawnbrokers, Advertisement of Occupation Antique Dealer, Pawnbroker, Moneylender (Natural Person)

Official title

Practice of the Profession of Silversmiths, Second-Handers, Pawnbrokers and Those Who deal with the Sale or Melting of Used Jewelry and Gold Crafts and other valuables

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Announcements

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   2
   4
   0

0 2

   0
   
   

   23371
   
   No
   432000
   172800
   
   
   
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   
   31247
   
   43.29
   
   4272, 7135
   
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the announcement of the practice of the profession of silversmiths, second-hand sellers, pawnbrokers and those engaged in the purchase or sale of used jewelry and fine jewelry from gold and other valuables. These professionals announce the practice at the police station of their headquarters. The relevant announcement can be submitted electronically with the personal passwords to TAXISnet and the interested party is informed about the progress of his case by e-mail. 0.00 0.00 3 1 3

   3 months

1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must be a holder of TAXISnet codes.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

2 Age The applicant must have completed the 18th year of age.

No No

3 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses Not to have been irrevocably sentenced to any punishment for the crimes of disobedience, statelessness, insults to the state, betrayal of the country, insults against the free exercise of civil rights, insults against the state power,against sexual freedom and economic exploitation of sexual life, criminal organization, terrorist acts, counterfeiting, forgery, forgery, infidelity of service, breach of the confidentiality of telephone and oral conversation, theft, robbery, embezzlement, embezzlement, acceptance and disposal of proceeds of crime, bribery or extortion, oppression, drugs, animal theft, smuggling, antiquities and weapons and explosives, whether or not the conviction is recorded in the criminal record of the person concerned.Not to have been irrevocably sentenced to imprisonment of more than six (6) months for a crime committed with deceit, Not to be detained temporarily or to have been irrevocably referred to a trial for a felony or for one of the above offenses or has not been convicted even with a final decision for a felony or for one of the above offenses. This obstacle is valid until an irrevocable acquittal is issued.

No No

4 Judicial Not to have been deprived of his civil rights, even if the time set for their deprivation has expired. Do not be under legal protection.

No No

5 Urban planning The store can not be housed in a private home or apartment.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

1 Responsible statement of Law 1599/1986 from which it results that the interested party has not been convicted or has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1 of Police Order 5A. Solemn Declaration

Responsible statement of Law 1599/1986 from which it results that the interested party has not been convicted or has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1 of Police Order 5A.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

2 Certificate of the relevant Public Financial Service (D.O.Y.), on the submission of a declaration of commencement of profession (article 13 of law 4045/1960, in combination with article 29 Law 1642/1986). Certificate

Certificate of the relevant Public Financial Service (D.O.Y.), on the submission of a declaration of commencement of profession (article 13 of law 4045/1960, in combination with article 29 Law 1642/1986).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

3 Document proving the legal use of the space or spaces where the store will operate (title deed or lease legally certified). Property titles

Document proving the legal use of the space or spaces where the store will operate (title deed or lease legally certified).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2905

4 Document proving the legal use of the space or spaces where the store will operate (title deed or lease legally certified). Solemn Declaration

Document proving the legal use of the space or spaces where the store will operate (title deed or lease legally certified).

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses

No 7320

5 Copy of Criminal Record of Judicial Use. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

Copy of Criminal Record of Judicial Use.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Relevant Procedure: Copy of Criminal Record

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

6 Certificate of the Prosecution Authority that he has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1. Certificate from a court

Certificate of the Prosecution Authority that he has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/oloi-foreis/dikaiosunes/pistopoietika-dikasterion

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8289

7 Certificate of the Court of First Instance of the place of residence that he is not under legal assistance (article 1066 of the Civil Code). Certificate of not being placed in legal aid

Certificate of the Court of First Instance of the place of residence that he is not under legal assistance (article 1066 of the Civil Code).

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/oloi-foreis/dikaiosunes/pistopoietika-dikasterion

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5942

Police order 5Α 2011 1948 Β

Description Practicing the profession of silversmiths, second-hand sellers, pawnbrokers and those engaged in buying and selling or melting used jewelry and fine art from gold and other valuables.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110201948

Joint Ministerial Decision 1016/6/291−μγ΄ 2011 2636 Β

Description Simplification and integration in the Citizens Service Centers (KEP) that operate as Unified Service Centers (CSR) of procedures under the jurisdiction of the Greek Police in execution of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette AD 63)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202636

1 Start the process.

No No

0 0

2 Submission of Application and Supporting Documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the application and the supporting documents to the Police Department of his place of residence or to the physical KEP-EKE.

Yes No

PT2H PT1H

1

3 Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The interested party enters through the gov.gr portal the information system https://portal.astynomia.gr with the personal passwords to Taxisnet and submits the application and the supporting documents.

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Verification of Supporting Documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Description The competent official receives the supporting documents at the request of the interested party, searches for the supporting documents ex officio and checks their completeness and regularity. If the supporting documents submitted by the interested party are not complete, a reasonable deadline is set for their completion.

No No

P3D P1D

5 Fulfillment of the conditions - Registration of data in the electronic database - Informing the interested party.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Description It is examined whether the legal conditions for practicing the profession are met and in a positive case, the competent employee registers the required information in the electronic database of the Police on line. The interested party is also informed about it.

Yes Yes

P2D P1D

4

6 Failure to meet the conditions - Issuance of a decision prohibiting the exercise of this activity.

Description If it is ascertained by the competent Service that the supporting documents are not the ones provided by the Police Order, the interested party is informed in writing, with a proof of notification.

Notes In those cases where the legal conditions are not met, the competent police authority issues a Decision Prohibiting the Exercise of the said activity.

Yes Yes

P2D P1D

4

Supporting Documents - Legislation.

http://www.astynomia.gr/index.php?option=ozo content&perform=view&id=1191&Itemid=639&lang= Supporting Documents - Legislation.