Apply for a property certificate under mutual recognition

Introduction

If you hold an interstate property certificate, you may be eligible to apply for the equivalent in NSW.

A property certificate of registration lets you work as an assistant agent in:

• real estate
• strata management, or
• stock and station.

You can apply for a property certificate of registration under mutual recognition online —this is generally the fastest and cheapest way to apply.

Note: A certificate of registration is only issued for 4 years and cannot be renewed. During this time, you’ll need to:

• apply for an individual property licence to continue working in the real estate and property industry
• check the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for your certificate.

Eligibility

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

• hold a current and equivalent certificate of registration 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

Required documents

• 2 proof of identity documents (such as Australian driver licence, Medicare card, passport)
• the following documents ready for uploading in PDF, JPG or PNG format:
  • a copy of your current mutually-recognised licence or certificate (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.

Fees and payment

How to apply

Use the online form

1. Check you're eligible to apply.
2. Gather the required documents.
3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
4. Follow the prompts to complete your application.

Apply in person

If you are not able to apply online you can complete a PDF form and take it to a Service NSW service centre. 

Before you visit a service centre

• Download and complete the forms:
  • Notice for Registration of Equivalent Occupation – PDF
  • Application for Certificate of Registration – PDF.
    Note: You do not need to include the attachments or complete information relating to Section 2 Qualification details.
• Gather original copies of the required documents (these are also listed on the forms).
• Book an appointment or locate a service centre to submit your application.

Note: submitting a PDF application may take longer to process and incur a higher fee than using the online form.

Paying by cash

Most service centres accept card payments but not all accept cash. Before you visit, check the locations where cash is not accepted.