Renew settlement agent licence

Application to renew a settlement agent licence.

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. 

Before you apply

1. You'll need

  • Your licence number (shown on your licence or search WA Licence Search).
  • Current copy of your Professional Indemnity and Fidelity Insurance Coverage from the Professional Indemnity and Fidelity Master Policy (if applicable).
  • 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 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

Put your licence on hold

You can surrender your triennial certificate anytime. After expiry or surrender, you have 60 days to put your licence on hold.

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)

Renewal date after late renewal

You can renew your registration after it expires, and when your renewal takes effect depends on how late you renew:

Within 1 month of expiry

Renewal takes effect for 3 years from the day after the certificate expired.

More than 1 month, within 12 months after expiry

Renewal can start from the day after expiry only if you show reasonable cause and the Commissioner agrees; otherwise, it starts from the approval date.

More than 12 months after expiry

Applications lodged more than 24 months after expiry cannot be accepted. You will need to apply for a new registration. For current fees, visit Property industry licensing fees.

Put your licence on hold

You can surrender your triennial certificate anytime. After expiry or surrender, you have 60 days to put your licence on hold. If not done within 60 days, the licence ceases and cannot be renewed.

Renewal applications

Up to 12 months after placing your triennial certificate on hold

Renewal will take effect for a period of three years either from the day after the certificate was surrendered or the day the renewal is granted, as determined by the Commissioner.

More than 12 months after placing your triennial certificate on hold 

Renewal is granted it will take effect for the period of three years from the day renewal is granted.

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