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The motor dealer licence allows you to:

obtain used motor vehicles for resale
sell used motor vehicles
sell used motor vehicles on consignment (on behalf of others for profit)
sell a leased motor vehicle to the lessee under the terms of the lease
obtain used motor vehicles, in parts or whole, to sell as complete units or parts
sell used motor vehicles as parts
negotiate on a person’s behalf for the sale or purchase of a used motor vehicle.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a motor dealer 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

Note: If you have held a motor dealer licence within two years of applying for the licence, you do not need to complete the training requirements.

To qualify for the motor dealer licence, you must successfully complete or be assessed as competent in the required modules from either of two Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Packages (AUR99 or AUR05).

AUR99 modules

AUR38216A Determine used motor vehicle stock requirements
AUR41303A Apply sales procedures
AUR41769A Sell product
AUR41803A Apply legal requirements relating to product sales
AUR41903A Apply relevant finance, leasing and insurance contract/policies
AUR44230A Inspect and appraise used motor vehicles in preparation for purchase
AUR44355A Purchase used motor vehicles to supplement stock for sale
AUR63238A Manage complex customer issues
AUR70125A Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures
AUR70314A Contribute to workplace communication
AUR70421A Establish relations with customer

AUR05 modules

AURS338216A Determine used motor vehicle stock requirements
AURS241303A Apply sales procedures
AURS241769A Sell product
AURS241803A Apply legal requirements relating to product sales
AURC341903A Apply relevant finance, leasing and insurance contract/policies
AURS344330A Inspect, appraise and purchase used motor vehicles to supplement stock for sale
AURC463238A Manage complex customer issues
AURC270103A Apply safe working conditions practices
AURC270789A Communicate effectively in the workplace
AURC270421A Establish relations with customers

Registered training organisations

For information on motor industry courses and training providers in Queensland, contact the National Training Information Service.

Applying for a licence

To apply for a motor dealer licence:

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.