Updated: July 2026, 8

When dealing with metals in a secondhand goods business, some prefectures require a "scrap metal dealer license" or a "used metal business license" in addition to secondhand goods dealers.
　
If you are buying or selling only metal parts, such as scrap iron, copper, or aluminum, solder, tin, lead, air conditioner piping, aluminum sashes, etc., you will need a scrap metal dealer or scrap metal peddler permit.
In addition, applications must be made in accordance with the ordinances of each local government, and the rules vary depending on the region, making it very complicated.

At our company,Our staff specializing in antiques and scrap metal will provide comprehensive support for all procedures necessary for scrap metal sales.
From consulting on application procedures in each region to document preparation and on-site procedures, leave it to us nationwide!

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About scrap metal business license application support

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Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation has staff members who specialize in applications related to used goods and scrap metal.

Consulting for scrap metal sales

For businesses such as trading companies that trade metal scraps nationwide, we investigate and advise what procedures are required in which prefectures.

Document preparation/application agency

We can handle the preparation and submission of documents related to procedures for legally handling scrap metal.

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Please leave it to us to take care of the long-distance business trips that occur for procedures such as applications and notifications!

The process leading up to approval

Benefits of Choosing Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm

Applications can be made as scrap metal dealers nationwide.

The application should be made to the police station that has jurisdiction over the area where you operate a scrap metal business or scrap metal peddler.

Our company has 3 branches in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and can respond nationwide, so we can handle everything from consulting on local government regulations to on-site agency service for application procedures!

Fast Response

Our company specializes in speedy response.

By entrusting your application to an administrative scrivener who specializes in antiques and scrap metal, your application will proceed smoothly and you will be able to take prompt action.

You can concentrate on tasks other than applying.

There are a wide variety of documents required for the procedure, and the required documents and information vary greatly depending on the local government, so some people give up at the document preparation stage.
At our company, we use our accumulated know-how to create the most suitable documents for each client.
By eliminating the hassle of complicated tasks, customers can concentrate on tasks other than application processing!

For inquiries regarding permits and licenses regarding scrap metal, please contact Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation.

Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation provides application support and consulting services regarding the Secondhand Goods Business Act and metal scrap dealer licenses to both new entrants into the secondhand goods and metal scrap business and existing licensed businesses.

We provide legal services related to secondhand goods sales based on the know-how and track record that we can accumulate because we are administrative scriveners who handle applications and negotiations with administrative agencies on behalf of companies on a daily basis.

Our staff have experience applying in all prefectures across the country.
The first consultation is free.

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