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Motor dealer (broker)

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This licence allows you to represent a client who is buying or selling a used vehicle through a motor dealer.

This licence does not allow you to buy or sell used motor vehicles unless you are also a licensed motor dealer.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a motor dealer (broker) licence, you must:

be 18 years or over
be a suitable person
have at least one place of business in Queensland
be able to prove that the business premises comply with local government requirements
have completed the required training units through a registered training organisation.

An individual is considered suitable if they have not been:

affected by bankruptcy action
convicted in the previous five years of a serious offence which is punishable by 3 or more years imprisonment, such as:
- fraud and dishonesty
- drug trafficking
- extortion
- arson
- unlawful stalking
- violence or the threat of using violence
- an offence of a sexual nature
currently disqualified from holding a licence or registration certificate
recorded in the register of disqualified company directors under the Corporations Act 2001.

If you are not an Australian citizen, you need to provide an international passport to complete the check on your working visa. Your visa must state that you can work in Australia. You must also provide written advice from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to explain any conditions on your visa.

Training requirements

There are no educational requirements for applicants for the motor dealer licence (broker).

Applying for a licence

To apply for a motor dealer licence (broker):

meet the eligibility criteria
complete the training requirements and attach proof of qualifications
complete PAMD Form 1-1 and notes - Application for individual licence (PDF, 624 KB)
provide originals or certified copies of your birth certificate, birth extract, passport, Australian citizenship certificate or drivers licence (see below for advice on getting certified copies)
provide certified, passport-quality photos of yourself
pay the licence fee of $1060 for one year or $1985 for three years
pay the criminal history check fee of $35.50
prove that your business premises complies with local government requirements, which involves providing one of the following:
- a letter or certificate from the local government (town or shire council) where your business is located that clearly states the property is suitable for conducting a motor dealing business
- evidence from the local authority confirming this (if the local government does not provide written approval but provides a self-assessment process), and a copy of the completed self-assessment
lodge the application (see the application form for lodgement details).

Criminal history checks

Applicants must undergo a criminal history check to confirm their suitability.

The criminal history check costs $35.50 (which includes $1.13 GST) for each person who appears on the application form. The fee applies to all applications and renewal notices.

Processing time

Processing time is 4-6 weeks. However, it can take longer if we need to contact you for missing information or fees.

The processing time may be up to six weeks because the criminal history check process, handled by Queensland Police, is thorough and time consuming.

Making the process quicker

Send certified documents

Take the original document and a copy to a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations, solicitor, barrister or a Notary Public. They will stamp and/or sign the copy and write ‘This is a true copy of the original document’.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General has a list of JPs in your area. Otherwise, contact your local post office, courthouse, bank, shopping centre manager or pharmacy.

We will send your original documents to you after we assess your application. Please note that a photocopy is not a certified document.

Pay all criminal history check fees

Remember to pay a separate fee for yourself and each person on the application form.

Refunds for unsuccessful applications

If your application is unsuccessful or it is withdrawn, you will receive a partial refund. Your application fee is non-refundable, but we will refund your licence fee and any unused criminal history check fees.