Bookmaker licences and permits

Apply for or renew a bookmaker's key person licence

You may need a licence to work as a bookmaker's key person in the Northern Territory (NT).

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

Apply for a bookmaker's key person licence

Your bookmaker's key person licence is valid for up to 12 months and expires on 30 June each year.

Before you apply

You must do all of the following:

  • undergo police fingerprinting
  • provide all required supporting documentation
  • follow all NT racing rules and regulations, including any conditions imposed by the NT Racing Commission or racing club stewards.

How to apply

You must complete the following steps:

Step 1. Fill in a bookmaker's key person licence form DOCX (67.4 KB) and tick the box for new application.

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 a bookmaker's key person licence from another Australian state of territory, you must fill in a bookmaker's key person licence under mutual recognition form before you apply for an NT key person licence.

Bookmaker's key person licence under mutual recognition form DOCX (68.0 KB)
Bookmaker's key person licence under mutual recognition form PDF (181.0 KB)

How to renew a bookmaker's key person licence

You must complete the following steps:

Step 1. Fill in a bookmaker's key person licence form and tick the box to indicate it is a renewal application.

Bookmaker's key person licence form DOCX (68.4 KB)
Bookmaker's key person licence form PDF (177.6 KB)

Step 2. Complete a police history check.

Step 3. Check the renewal fee.

Step 4. Submit your application and fee to a Territory Business Centre.

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