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How to Apply for Your NSW Real Estate Licence/Certificate of Registration

Overview

This page provides clear guidance on how to apply for your NSW Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registrationthrough NSW Fair Trading. Whether you are starting your real estate career or upgrading your licence, this guide covers the steps, requirements, and courses you need.

Step-by-Step Guide

To apply for your real estate licence or certificate, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the NSW Fair Trading website at Fair Trading Application Portal.
  2. Click on “Help Centre” located at the top right side of the homepage.
  3. Under “Housing and Property,” select “Forms”.
  4. Go to “Property Services Forms”, which will direct you to the application section.
  5. Choose the correct application form:
    • For Certificate of Registration (COR) (Assistant Agent), select “Application for a Certificate of Registration.”
    • For Class 2 or Class 1 Licence, select the appropriate form based on your completed qualification.
  6. Download the required form or submit your application online through OneGov NSW.

For more details:

 

Licence Requirements

Certificate of Registration (Assistant Agent)
  • Completion of five core units from CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • No prior work experience required

 

Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence
  • Completion of CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (18 units total: 5 Core + 13 Electives)
  • Minimum 12 months work experience as an Assistant Agent
  • Evidence of experience provided by a Licensee in Charge (LIC)
 
Class 1 Real Estate Licence (Licensee in Charge – LIC)
  • Completion of CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • At least 24 months documented work experience as a Class 2 Agent
  • Submission of an LIC Logbook
  • Must pass the “Fit and Proper Person” test

Courses Offered by Australian Open Colleges

To meet licensing requirements, Australian Open Colleges (RTO ID 90430) provides the following nationally accredited courses:
Certificate of Registration (COR) (Part of CPP41419 Certificate IV)
  • Face-to-face: $750
  • Online: $600
Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419)

Required for Class 2 Licence

Delivery Method Cost
Face-to-face $4,000 (Part 1: $750, Part 2: $3,250)
Online $3,200 (Part 1: $600, Part 2: $2,600)
Diploma of Property (CPP51122) – Required for Class 1 Licence

Required for Licensee in Charge (LIC) Licence

Delivery Method Cost
Face-to-face $3,600 ($300 per unit)
Online $3,300 ($275 per unit)
– Additional Information
NSW Fair Trading Requirements
  • Applications for a Certificate of Registration or Licence must be submitted through NSW Fair Trading.
  • Work experience must be verified by a Licensee in Charge (LIC).
  • All applications must include the required supporting documents.
Official NSW Fair Trading Links
Contact Us for Assistance

For further information or assistance regarding course content or applying for your licence, contact:

Australian Open Colleges Pty Ltd (RTO ID: 90430)
Level 2/39 Queen St, Auburn NSW 2144
Phone: 1300 083 832 or (02) 9649 4222
Email: admin@aoc.edu.au

Why Choose This Course?

This course is nationally recognised across Australia and provides a clear pathway to real estate agency ownership. It offers flexible study options tailored for working professionals and delivers industry-relevant skills essential for leadership roles in real estate.

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