What do I need to do to lodge a complete application

To apply for a licence you must lodge a complete application. This means you must:

• Complete all of the relevant sections of the application form.
• Attach/pay the correct fee.This is payable at the time of lodging the application.
• Provide the relevant Police Check, which is not more than three (3) months old at the time of lodgement. Only Police Checks issued by our list of approved providers will be accepted.
• Submit your photograph and proof of identity.
• Submit all supporting documents and demonstrate you are sufficiently qualified.
• Check to make sure that the application form is complete and that you have provided all relevant supporting documents. 

Should you require assistance with completing the application, please contact the Licensing Branch by telephone on 1300 30 40 64 (within Australia) or email.

How to submit your application

Once you have completed the application form and have all of your supporting documents ready, you can lodge your application in one of three ways:

Electronic communication

Consumer Protection sends courtesy renewal reminders to licensees. These reminders are sent electronically (via sms and email) so it is important that you inform Consumer Protection if you need to update your contact details.