Apply for a conveyancer licence – corporation

Introduction

For your company to do legal work for property transactions such as a sale or lease of land or the granting of a mortgage you need to apply for a conveyancer licence. You can apply for a licence online.

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

Eligibility

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 that holds a current individual conveyancer licence – you can check a conveyancer licence number and details at Verify NSW
• be considered fit and proper to hold a licence
• meet the mandatory insurance requirements
• pay the relevant contribution to the Property Services Compensation Fund.

Insurance

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.

What 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)
• if applicable, copies of 2 proof of identity documents in PDF or JPG format for all other company directors and the company secretary
• the corporation's details
• the following forms completed and ready for uploading in PDF or JPG format:
  • Licensee-in-Charge Details – PDF
  • Notification of partnership particulars – PDF (if applicable)
• your fee payment.

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather the required documents.
3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
4. Follow the prompts to apply for a conveyancer licence.

If you need help with your application call 13 32 20.

If you're unable to apply online:

1. Download and complete the Application for a corporation conveyancer licence – PDF.
2. Gather the required supporting documents as indicated on the form.
3. Submit your application at a Service NSW Centre.

Note: Paper applications typically take more time to process than online applications.

Privacy and personal information

To apply for a corporation conveyancer licence with NSW Fair Trading you need to create or log in to your 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 Conveyancer licences – privacy collection notice.

Payment methods

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