Applying for or renewing a business licence
Information about applying for or renewing business licences in NSW including links to Service NSW and other application forms.
We provide details about specific licences for:
- commercial agents
- conveyancers
- motor dealers
- motor repairers
- paintball markers
- pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers
- property agents and managers
- tow truck drivers and operators.
Applying for a licence online
You can apply online at Service NSW for these industry licences:
- individual property licences (real estate, stock and station, and strata managing agents)
- property certificate of registration (assistant agents)
- corporation property licence
- motor dealer licence
- motor vehicle recycler licence
- motor vehicle repairer licence
- motor vehicle tradesperson certificate
- commercial agent licence
- pawnbroker licence
- second-hand dealer licence
- paintball marker permit.
Renewing a licence online
You can renew these industry licences online at Service NSW:
- individual property licences (real estate, stock and station, and strata managing agents)
- property certificate of registration (assistant stock and station agency (livestock only))
- corporation property licence
- motor dealer licence
- motor vehicle repairer licence
- motor vehicle recycler licence
- commercial agent licence
- pawnbroker licence
- second-hand dealer licence.
Occupational licensing and training
Visit the National Training Register for details about occupational licensing, training, mutual recognition and skills development in Australia.
Trading outside NSW
Visit the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) for details on trading outside NSW. The site has details on permits or licences needed to operate your business in other states or territories.
Telephone enquiries
For enquiries about business licensing, call NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 or go to ABLIS.
Language help
Telephone: 13 14 50 and ask for an interpreter in your language.
Hearing or speech impairment
You can contact us through the National Relay Service.
Aboriginal enquiry service
Freecall: 1800 500 330 (and ask to speak to an Aboriginal person, if you wish)