Introduction
If your company wants to do legal work in relation to property transactions such as a sale or lease of land, or the granting of a mortgage, you'll need to apply for a conveyancer's licence. You can do this online.
The licence requirement does not apply to an incorporated legal practice or solicitor corporation.
Eligibility
- each director of the corporation must be a fit and proper person
- the corporation must have paid the relevant contribution to the Property Services Compensation Fund.
What you need
- corporation's details
- business name registration from ASIC (if applicable)
- details of director(s)/secretary
- copies of directors' identity documents (such as driver's licence, photo card, passport)
- someone who'll be named as the licensee-in-charge of the business who already holds a current individual conveyancer’s licence
- evidence of professional indemnity insurance
- Notification of partnership particulars form – PDF (if applicable)
- Licensee-in-Charge Details – PDF (if applicable)
- interstate licence if operating within 50 kms outside NSW borders (if applicable).
How to apply
- Select the 'Apply online' button.
- Download, print and complete any applicable forms.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions.
- Select 'Start'.
- Log in or create an account.
- Complete the online form.
- Attach all relevant documentation.
- Submit your application.
If you don't wish to apply online:
- Complete the Application for a conveyancer licence - corporation – PDF.
- Make sure you've attached all the required documents and filled in the payment details.
- Submit your application in person at a service centre.