Property industry forms
Processing times
We are receiving an increased number of applications, which may impact the stated processing time frame of 6 weeks.
To ensure your application is processed as soon as possible, make sure you lodge a complete application including payment of any licence, application or criminal history check fees. Further delays will occur if we need to seek more information from you.
Appointment to act
- Appointment of a property agent, resident letting agent or property auctioneer
Form 6
Fill out this form to appoint or re-appoint a real estate agent, auctioneer (real property) or resident letting agent.
Fees: Nil
Property transactions
- Disclosure of beneficial interest to the seller
Form 7
Give this form to a seller if you have a beneficial interest in the sale.
Fees: Nil
- Disclosure to potential buyer
Form 8
You must show this form to a buyer to disclose your interests, such as:
- a relationship with any third party to whom you refer the buyer
- any commission you get from that third party
- any commission you pay to that third party
- your interests in the property (if you’re a property developer).
Penalties apply if you fail to disclose your interest.
Fees: Nil
Licence applications
- Application for an individual's licence
Form 1-1
Fill out this form to apply for a property licence as an individual.
- Application for a corporation's licence
Form 1-2
Fill out this form to apply for a property licence as a corporation.
- Application for a real estate salesperson registration certificate
Form 3-1
Fill out this form to apply for registration as a real estate salesperson.
You can also apply online with the Fair Trading – New Individual Application form.
- Application to appoint a substitute licensee Form 11
Fill out this form to apply to:
- appoint a substitute licensee to work for more than 30 days
- extend their period of appointment.
Other licence forms
Renewing or restoring
Application for renewal or restoration of a licence
Form 2
Fill out this form to renew or restore your property licence.
Please note: You cannot download this form.
You can apply to renew or restore a licence online with the Fair Trading – Renewal Application form or use the paper renewal form we will mail to you 4–6 weeks before your expiry date. Please contact us if you need a new copy.
Note that corporation licences are currently not able to be renewed online for any industry.
Application for renewal or restoration of a registration certificate
Form 4
Fill out this form to renew or restore your registration as a property salesperson.
Please note: You cannot download this form.
You can apply for an individual certificate online or we will send it to you 4–6 weeks before your expiry date. Please contact us if you need a new copy.
Note that corporation licences are currently not able to be renewed online for any industry.
Replacing a licence document
Applying to replace a licence or registration certificate
You can apply online or you can contact us by writing a letter or email as soon as you notice that your licence or registration certificate is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
Changing your licence conditions
Request that we change or remove licence or registration certificate conditions
If you have a conditional licence or registration certificate, you may request that we change or remove conditions. You need to put this request in writing.
There is no form to fill out. Please write a letter or email.
Deactivating or reactivating
Deactivation/reactivation request
Contact us to deactivate or reactivate a licence. You need to put your request in writing.
There is no form to fill out. Please write a letter or email.
Applying for mutual recognition
- Application for mutual recognition of occupational licence
Form 1 – Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 1992; Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 2003
Fill out this form if you have an interstate or New Zealand licence and you wish to apply for a Queensland licence.
- Application for mutual recognition of certificate of registration/occupational licence
Form 2 – Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 1992; Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 2003
Fill out this form if you have an interstate or New Zealand registration and wish to apply for a Queensland registration.
Requesting a licence extract
Request a licence extract
You can request a licence extract online or you can contact us.
The record will show:
- the name of each person who holds the licence
- their registered business name (if any) and place of business
- the status of the licence—current, expired, refused, cancelled or suspended
- their licence number and class.
Please note: when reactivating a licence you may also be required to pay a pro-rata renewal fee depending on whether the licence has previously been renewed as inactive and also a criminal check fee. You will be advised of the required fee to pay by our office when the application is made.
Trust accounts
Audit report
You can submit a trust account audit report online.
Fees: Nil
- Notification of opening, closing or change of name of trust account
Form 5 – Agents Financial Administration Act
Fill out this form to tell us about your general trust account or special trust account. You will need to tell us if you:
- open a new account
- change your account details
- close your account.
Fees: Nil