In NSW, the real estate industry is regulated by the government agency NSW Fair Trading. The agency is responsible for assessing and approving licence applications, as well as investigations and enforcement actions. 

To learn about when your business will need a corporation licence and who can apply, go to NSW Fair Trading Corporation licence for property agencies.


Services available

Apply for a corporation property licence

Change the details on a property certificate or licence 

Renew a corporation property licence

Replace a corporation property licence

Restore a corporation property licence

Surrender a property certificate or licence


Check licence details

Use Verify NSW to search your own licence or certificate details, or check another agent's licence.

Check a property agent licence or certificate


Complaints

NSW Fair Trading provides a free complaint service to help resolve disputes that involve a property industry professional.

To find out how to lodge a complaint go to Housing and property complaints and enquiries


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Last published: 5 July 2026

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