Real estate, business and conveyancing agents

Apply or renew real estate, business, conveyancing licence

You need a licence to carry on business as a real estate, business or conveyancing agent in the Northern Territory (NT).

This is required under the Agents Licensing Act 1979.

You can apply for a licence period of one, 3 or 5 years.

A licence will expire on the anniversary of the date it was granted.

Before you apply

Before you apply, you must:

How to apply

You can apply or renew online or by mail, email, fax, or in person.

You will need to pay a fee.

Online

To apply and pay for your licence online, go to Licensing Online.

By mail, email, fax, or in person

To apply by mail, email, fax, or in person, follow these steps.

Step 1. Fill in the application that applies to you:

You can also get these applications at a Territory Business Centre.

Step 2. Pay the fee and submit the application at your nearest Territory Business Centre.

Online

To renew and pay your renewal online, go to Licensing Online.

By mail, email, fax, or in person

To renew by mail, email, fax, or in person, follow these steps.

Step 1. Fill in the application that applies to you:

You can also get these applications at a Territory Business Centre.

Step 2. Pay the fee and submit the application at your nearest Territory Business Centre.

If you have a licence in another state/territory or in New Zealand, you can apply for mutual recognition.

To apply for mutual recognition, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the application for mutual recognition.

Application for mutual recognition PDF (177.3 KB)
Application for mutual recognition DOCX (71.8 KB)

Step 2. Pay the fee and submit the application at your nearest Territory Business Centre.

After you apply

Your application will be assessed and you will be notified of the decision.

If your application is rejected, you can request a copy of the reasons.

If you're successful, you must open and maintain a trust account as required under the Act.

Contact

For more information, contact your local Territory Business Centre.

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