Apply for a conveyancer licence – corporation

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.

This licence requirement does not apply to an incorporated legal practice or solicitor corporation, such as a law firm.

Eligibility

To be eligible, each director of the corporation will need to:

• be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
• not be a 'disqualified person' under the Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003, including:
  • an Australian solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate, or
  • someone licensed under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002

The corporation will also need to:

• have at least one director who holds a current, individual conveyancer licence
• nominate a licensee in charge at each place of business who holds a current, individual conveyancer licence
• be considered fit and proper to hold a licence
• meet the mandatory insurance requirements
• pay the relevant contribution to the Property Services Compensation Fund.

What you need

• 2 proof of identity documents for the director completing the application in PDF or JPG format
• if applicable, copies of 2 proof of identity documents in PDF of JPG format for:
  • all other company directors
  • the company secretary
• the corporation's details
• completed copies of the following forms, if applicable, in PDF or JPG format:
  • Licensee-in-Charge Details - PDF
  • Notification of partnership particulars form - PDF (if applicable)
• a current credit card for payment.

Proof of identity

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather your certificates and other documents.
3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
4. Log in, or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
5. Follow the prompts to apply for a conveyancer licence.

If you’re unable to apply online:

1. Download, print and complete Application for a corporation conveyancer licence – PDF
2. Make sure you have the required documentation, and then visit a service centre for assistance to submit your application.

More information

• Licensed conveyancers must be covered by an approved policy of professional indemnity insurance when they work. A licensee can take out their own insurance policy, or they may be covered by their employer’s policy.
• A person must not conduct a conveyancing business for fee or reward unless the person is the holder of a conveyancer's licence. (This does not apply to a person who is a solicitor or a barrister, or someone who conducts their conveyancing work in an incorporated legal practice, if the conveyancing work is overseen a barrister or solicitor.)

Payment methods

A list of payment options is available on our payment methods page.