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Apply for or renew a key person licence

You may need a licence to work as a key person for a wagering operator in the Northern Territory (NT).

You do not need any special knowledge, experience or training to become a key person. However, experience in the betting, racing or greyhound industry can be beneficial.

Your key person licence is valid for up to 5 years.

Before you apply

Choose the process below that applies to you.

If you are applying for the first time, you must:

  • submit a current police history check
  • submit a signed and dated statutory declaration. It must confirm the following:
    • you are making this declaration in support of your key person licence application and namecheck
    • you have no criminal record or convictions that would prohibit you from getting a key person licence in the NT
    • you have no pending criminal charges that would prohibit you from getting a key person licence in the NT
    • you have not been found guilty of an offence against any of the following Acts within the preceding 10 years;
      • Racing and Wagering Act 2024
      • Gaming Control Act 1993
      • Gaming Machine Act 1995
      • Racing and Betting Act 1983 (repealed)
      • Totalisator Licensing and Regulation Act 2000
      • Unlawful Betting Act 1989 (repealed)
      • A law of another jurisdiction prescribed by the Racing and Wagering Regulations 2024.
  • gather all required supporting documentation
  • review and learn about all NT racing rules and regulations, including any conditions imposed by the NT Racing and Wagering Commission or racing club stewards.

To renew your licence, you must:

  • submit a current police history check
  • gather all required supporting documentation
  • review and learn about all NT racing rules and regulations, including any conditions imposed by the NT Racing and Wagering Commission or racing club stewards.

How to apply or renew

To apply or renew, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in a key person licence form.

Key person licence form PDF (200.8 KB)
Key person licence form DOCX (74.6 KB)

Step 2. Check the application fee.

Step 3. Submit your application and fee at a Territory Business Centre.

Interstate key person licence holders

If you hold an equivalent key person licence from another Australian state or territory, you must fill in a mutual recognition form before you apply for an NT key person licence.

Key person licence under mutual recognition form DOCX (67.9 KB)
Key person licence under mutual recognition form PDF (204.5 KB)

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