In Western Australia, individuals, partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate or business agents are required, under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978, to be licensed and hold a current triennial certificate.
An individual wishing to work as a real estate or business sales representative must be registered and work under the supervision of a Western Australian licensed real estate and business agent or a developer.
Privacy Collection Notice
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) collects personal information to:
- administer real estate, land valuer and settlement agent licensing and registration functions;
- process applications, renewals or registrations;
- verify your details and determine eligibility;
- maintain licensing and registration records;
- undertake regulatory, compliance, investigation, audit and enforcement functions.
Your personal information is collected under the provisions of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978, Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979, Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978 and Settlement Agents Act 1981.
If you do not provide the requested information, LGIRS may be unable to process your application or provide the relevant licence or service.
Your information may be included in an online license search, a publicly available register, disclosed to relevant government agencies, regulatory bodies, employers, industry bodies, and other third parties where authorised or required by law, including for verification, compliance, investigation, enforcement, or audit purposes.
See the Privacy Policy for how we handle your information, how to access or correct it, and who to contact for enquiries or complaints.
Already have a licence in Australia or New Zealand?
Show moreIf you are registered or licensed as a real estate or business agent elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out painting work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.
Licence/registration search
Show moreThe online licence search can help you find a licensed real estate or business agent 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. real estate agent. Then type in either a name or location.
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