Apply for a property certificate of registration

Introduction

A property certificate of registration allows you to work as an assistant agent in one or more of the following areas:

• real estate
• strata management
• stock and station.

This is the starting point to becoming an agent in the real estate and property industry.

Eligibility

You must:

• be aged 16 or over
• be a fit and proper person to hold a certificate of registration
• meet the qualification and training requirements
• not be a ‘disqualified person’ under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 or another Act administered by the NSW Minister for Fair Trading.

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

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)
• copies of your qualifications in PDF, JPG or PNG format ready to upload
• your fee payment.

How to apply

Apply online

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather the required documents.
3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
4. Follow the prompts to apply for a property certificate of registration.

Using a PDF form

If you cannot apply online:

1. Download and complete the Application for Certificate of Registration – PDF.
2. Gather the required supporting documents.
3. Submit your application in person at a Service NSW Centre.

Note: Applications that use the PDF form usually take more time to process than online applications.

Payment methods and fees

Visit the NSW Fair Trading website for Property and stock agent fees.

Some service centres do not accept cash payments.

Privacy

To apply for a property certificate of registration with NSW Fair Trading, you’ll need to create or log in with a 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 once it is shared by Service NSW visit Property licence or certificate of registration – privacy collection notice.

More information

• A certificate of registration is issued for 4 years. It cannot be renewed. To continue working in the real estate and property industry:
  • apply for an individual property licence
  • complete continuing professional development.
• Visit the NSW Fair Trading website for more information about the Assistant agent – property certificate of registration.
• Find out how to:
  • change the details on a property certificate or licence
  • check a real estate agent licence.

Contact

For help with your application or questions about the certificate of registration call 13 32 20.