Apply to be an accredited fishing licence agent

Introduction

If you want to sell recreational fishing licences at your place of business you will need to apply to become an accredited fishing licence agent.

There are different types of accredited agents.

• Gold agents are the preferred sellers of the NSW recreational fishing fee receipt. Gold agents do not take commission on fee sales. If you buy a licence from a gold agent, all money goes to the Recreational Fishing Trusts to be spent on improving recreational fishing.
• Standard agents retain 5% commission on fee sales. The remainder of the money goes to the recreational fishing trusts.

Fishing fee agents accreditation is managed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. For more information visit Fishing fee agents.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must:

• have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN)
• agree to the department seeking credit information from a credit reporting agency
• be registered for GST if you are a standard agent.

You will need to provide: 

• your personal and business details, including an ABN
• 3 written references vouching for your business integrity, one of which must be from your usual business bank
• the names and addresses of your referees
• Australian Business Number (ABN).

If you are applying as a standard agent, you will need to pay a bond and be registered for GST.

How to apply

• Call 1300 660 436 (Fisheries) during business hours to request a new agent information application pack.
• Return your completed application form and supporting documents to: 
  Recreational Licensing
  Locked Mail Bag 3020
  Nowra NSW 2541.

Note: The department will notify you of its decision within 10 working days of receiving your application.

Contacts

• Contact a fisheries officer
• Find a fishing fee agents (you can access the list under 'Licence agents')
• For recreational fishing licences contact Service NSW on 13 77 88