Renew real estate and business agents licence

Renewal applications for real estate and business agent licences.

Your triennial certificate 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. 

If your licence does expire, you can still renew or place your licence on hold within 60 days with no late fee. Licences cannot be renewed once they have been expired for more than 60 days.

Before you apply

1. You'll need

  • Your licence number (shown on your licence or search WA Licence Search).
  • A police check (dated within the past 3 months, issued in your full legal name) for all partners/directors or the individual.
  • Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.

2. Complete relevant application form

How to apply

Lodge your application by post or in person. 

By PostIn Person

Post to:

Licensing Services
Department of Local Government, 
Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 14
CLOISTERS SQUARE PERTH WA 6850

Visit:                                                    

Customer Service
Level 1, Mason Bird Building
303 Sevenoaks Street
CANNINGTON 

Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for property professionals

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement that helps ensure property professionals maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, professional standards and industry practices. Applicants should review the CPD requirements published by Consumer Protection (LGIRS) before applying for or renewing a licence or registration. For more information you can visit Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

You can contact the CPD team by:

  • Email
  • Phone: 1300 304 054 (8.30am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday)

For current fees visit Property industry licensing fees

Renewal date after late renewal

1. Late renewal applications submitted after triennial certificate expires 

If your renewal application is submitted after the expiry of your triennial certificate but within 60 days, the following conditions apply: 

Applications lodged within one month of expiry

If your application is approved, the renewed certificate will be valid for three (3) years from the day after the certificate expired. 

Applications lodged more than one month but within 60 days of expiry

If your application is approved, the Commissioner may determine the new three (3) year period to commence either:
 • from the date the renewal is granted; or 
• from the day after the certificate expired, provided you demonstrate reasonable cause in the space below. 

Applications lodged more than 60 days after expiry

These will only be accepted if the licence was placed on hold within 60 days of expiry. If not, the licence is considered ceased and cannot be renewed. You will need to apply for a new licence.

2. Late renewal applications following surrender and licence on hold 

If you previously surrendered your triennial certificate and placed your licence on hold, the following applies when seeking renewal:

Applications lodged within one month of surrender

If your application is approved, the renewed certificate will be valid for three (3) years from the day after the certificate was surrendered.

Applications lodged more than one month but within 12 months of surrender

If your application is approved, the Commissioner may determine the new three (3) year period to commence either: 
• from the date the renewal is granted; or 
• from the day after the certificate was surrendered, provided you demonstrate reasonable cause in the space below. 

Applications lodged more than 12 months after surrender

If your application is approved, the renewed certificate will be valid for three (3) years from the date the renewal is granted.

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