Real estate, business and conveyancing agents

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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, you must:

get a police history check
be 18 years old or above
have completed a course of competency-based training for:
- real estate and business agents
- conveyancing agents
have prescribed qualifications and experience.

You can apply or renew:

You will need to pay a fee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 2. Pay the fee and submit the form 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 mutual recognition form.

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

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.

For more information, contact your local Territory Business Centre.

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