Introduction

If you hold a property certificate of registration, you can add another category of work if you have completed the required qualifications. You can also remove a category.

If your certificate number:

  • starts with 'REP4' – you can apply online
  • is 6 or 7 digits only – you need to complete and submit a paper application form.

To check your registration details visit Verify NSW.

If you no longer need it you can surrender your certificate.

What you need

To apply online you need:

  • a MyServiceNSW Account
    • you can create one when you start your application
    • you may need details from 2 identity documents (such as Australian driver licence, Medicare card, passport)
  • your certificate number
  • copies of your qualifications in PDF, JPG or PNG format.
  • your payment (if adding a category).

How to add or remove a category

Apply online

You can only apply online if your certificate number starts with ‘REP4’.

  1. Gather the required documents.
  2. Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
  3. Follow the prompts to add or remove a category.

Apply using a paper application form

If your certificate number is 6 or 7 digits only, complete and submit a paper application form.

  1. Download the form Add or Remove a Category Application – PDF.
  2. Gather the required documents.
  3. Complete the form and submit your application:
    1. at a Service NSW Centre or
    2. by email using the details on the form.

Privacy and personal information

To apply to add or remove a category on a property certificate of registration with NSW Fair Trading, you need to create or log in with a MyServiceNSW Account.

By logging in you consent to sharing your name and email address in your MyServiceNSW Account with NSW Fair Trading, a division of the Department of Customer Service.

To find out how your personal information will be handled after it is shared by Service NSW read the Property certificates and licences – privacy collection notice.

Payment methods

You can review transaction payment options on our Service NSW payment methods page.

Last updated: 27 November 2025

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