Your licence is valid for 3 years. Courtesy renewal reminder notices are sent by email. To ensure you receive reminders, ensure your contact details are up to date. To allow sufficient time for assessment, you should lodge your renewal application at least 4 weeks before your licence expiry date.
Before you apply
1. You’ll need
- Three business references completed using the
approved pro‑forma - at least one referee must be external to your current workplace
- An original fidelity bond or approved bank guarantee ($6,000 for individual applicants, $10,000 for company applicants)
- Your licence number (shown on your licence or search WA Licence Search)
- Written notification of trust account details, including:
- account name(s), ensuring the licensee’s name is included
- bank name and address
- BSB and account number(s)
- Visa or Mastercard for the renewal fee payment
2. Complete renewal application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant renewal application form:
How to apply
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Refer to the Debt Collector Licensing fees page for current fee information.
Licence/registration search
Show moreThe online licence search can help you find a licensed debt collector or check your licence status.
How to use the online licence search
Search by number: You can check if a licence number is still valid. Type the number into the field on the opening screen.
Search by type of licence: You can look for licensed people in your neighbourhood. Click on ‘Type’. Start typing in the licence type in the box eg. debt collector. Then type in either a name or location.
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