The Australian Business Licence Information Service (ABLIS) is a free service with information on licence requirements, below are links to information about specific licences.
- Conveyancers
- Home building, plumbers, electricians, refrigeration/air conditioning and building consultancy
- Motor dealers
- Motor repairers and insurers
- Pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers
- Property agents and managers
- Tow truck forms and policies (incl. driver certificate and operator licence)
Online licence applications
Lodge your application online at the NSW Government Licensing Service for the following licences and certificates of registration:
- Individual property licences (Real estate, stock and station, & strata managing agents)
- Property certificate of registration (Assistant agents)
- Corporation property licence
- Motor dealer licence
- Motor vehicle recycler licence
- Motor vehicle repairer licence
- Motor vehicle tradesperson certificate
- Tattooist licence
- Tattoo parlour operator's licence
Online licence renewals
Lodge your renewal online at the NSW Government Licensing Service for the following licences and certificates of registration:
- Individual property licences (Real estate, stock and station, & strata managing agents)
- Property certificate of registration (Assistant agents)
- Corporation property licence
- Home builder and tradesperson licences
- Motor dealer licence
- Motor vehicle repairer licence
- Motor vehicle recycler licence
- Pawnbroker licence
- Second-hand dealer licence
Occupational licensing and training
Visit the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts website for information about occupational licensing, training, mutual recognition and skills development across Australia.
Trading outside NSW
If your business is trading outside of NSW, check the Australian Business Licence and Information Service for any permits or licence requirements for other states or territories.
Telephone enquiries
For enquiries about business licensing, call NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 or to go to ABLIS.
Language assistance
Telephone: 13 14 50 and ask for an interpreter in your language.
Hearing or speech impairment
You can contact us through the National Relay Service
Aboriginal enquiry service
Freecall: 1800 500 330 (and ask to speak with an Aboriginal person, if you wish)