Applying for or renewing a licence
The Business Licence Information Service (BLIS) is a free service run by the Office of Fair Trading. BLIS provides information on licence requirements through its computerised database. By either making one phone call or visiting BLIS you can find out what licence you need and which forms to complete. Below are links to information about specific licences.
Specific licences
- Motor dealers
Information on the BLIS website about motor dealer licences - Motor repairers and insurers
- Pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers
- Property agents and managers
- Trade measurement
- Travel agents
Information on the BLIS website about travel agent licences - Valuers
Online licence renewals
Lodge your renewal for your pawnbroker, second-hand dealer, motor dealer, travel agent, home builder or tradeperson licence online at the Government Licensing Service. You can also update your particulars while lodging your renewal.
Occupational licensing and training
For information about occupational licensing, training, mutual recognition and skills development across Australia, visit the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts website at www.licensinglinenews.com
Trading outside NSW
If your business will be trading outside New South Wales, check the relevant Business Licence Information Service for those states or territories about any permits or licences required there.
Telephone enquiries
General enquiries concerning business licensing can be made by telephoning the Office of Fair Trading on 13 32 20 or online through BLIS and for specific enquiries, refer to the list below:
| Type of Licence | Business covered | Telephone |
| General Business |
motor dealers, travel agents, pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers, public weighbridge and trade measurement servicing motor vehicle repairers |
(02) 9619 8700
(02) 9619 8650 |
| Home Building | home building, renovations, plumbing, electrical | 13 32 20 |
| Property Services | real estate, business agent property, stock and station agent, conveyancing, strata managing agent, on-site residential property manager, valuers | (02) 9619 8799 TTY: (02) 9372 9085 (Licence/Certificate Application and Renewals) |
