Apply for or upgrade an individual property licence

Introduction

An individual property licence lets you work as an agent in one or more of the following areas: 

• real estate
• strata management
• stock and station.  

If eligible, you can:

• apply for a new class 2 licence
• upgrade your current class 2 licence to a class 1 licence
• reapply for an expired licence
• add an auctioneer accreditation to your licence.

Note: Check the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for your licence class.

Eligibility

You must:

• be aged 18 or over
• be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
• not be a ‘disqualified person’ under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 or another Act administered by the NSW Minister for Fair Trading.
• meet the qualification and training requirements for the type of licence:
  • real estate
  • strata management
  • stock and station
• prove that the registered office is in NSW. Alternatively, the registered office can be within 50km of the NSW border, but only if you hold a current licence or authority from that jurisdiction (see section 28 of the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002).

Note: If you already hold a licence in another state/territory or New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply under mutual recognition.

What you need

Required documents

To apply online you'll 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)
• the following documents ready for uploading in PDF, JPG or PNG format
  • your qualifications
  • evidence of work experience logbook – PDF
  • completed Notification of change to Partnership Particulars – PDF (if applicable)
  • completed Notification of Licensee in Charge Details – PDF (if applicable)
• details of your employment within the real estate and property industry (if applicable).

Fees and payment

How to apply or upgrade

Online

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather the required documents.
3. Select the 'Apply or upgrade online' button.
4. Follow the prompts to apply for or upgrade an individual property licence.

Privacy and personal information

To apply for or upgrade an individual property licence with NSW Fair Trading, you’ll need to create or log in with a MyServiceNSW Account.

In person at a Service NSW Centre

1. Download and complete the Individual Property Licence Application – PDF.
2. Gather the required supporting documents as indicated on the form.
3. Visit a service centre to submit your application.