Apply for a property licence under mutual recognition

Introduction

If you hold a property licence in another state or territory, or New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply for the equivalent in NSW. 

An individual property licence lets you work as an agent in: 

• real estate, including:
  • business broking
  • sales or leasing
  • onsite residential property management
• strata management
• stock and station.  

If eligible, you can also add an auctioneer accreditation to your licence.

Applications can be lodged online or at a Service NSW Centre.

Note: There are different training requirements for each licence class. Check the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for your licence class. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a mutually-recognised property licence, you must:

• hold a current and equivalent licence in another Australian state/territory or New Zealand
• have your principal place of business in NSW or within 50 kilometres of the NSW border.

What you need

• 2 proof of identity documents (such as Australian driver licence, Medicare card, passport)
• the following documents ready for uploading:
  • a copy of your current mutually-recognised licence (front and back)
  • details of a previously-held type of property licence or certificate of registration (if applicable)
• completed Notice for Registration of Equivalent Occupation – PDF
• completed Notification of Change to Partnership Particulars – PDF (if applicable)
• completed Notification of Licensee in Charge Details – PDF (if applicable).

Fees and payment

How to apply

Online

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather the required documents. 
3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
4. Follow the prompts to complete your application.

In person at a service centre

1. Download and complete:
   • Notice for Registration of Equivalent Occupation – PDF
   • Individual Property Licence Application – PDF
     Note: You do not need to include the attachments or complete information in this form relating to:
     • Section 7 – Qualification details, or
     • Section 8 – Evidence of work experience.
2. Gather original copies of the required documents, as indicated on the form
3. Visit a service centre to submit your application and payment.