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Licensing - Commercial and Private Agents
There are 4 different categories of licence for a Commercial and Private Agent. They are:
- Commercial Agent
- Inquiry Agent
- Process Server
- Private Bailiff
A definition of each of these categories is outlined in “Commercial and Private Agents Licences”.
Information on fees is also contained in this document.
A person must not carry on business as a commercial agent, an inquiry agent, a process server or a private bailiff unless he or she has been issued with an appropriate licence. Operating as a commercial agent, an inquiry agent, process server or private bailiff without a licence may incur a maximum fine of $50,000.
You should be aware that Consumer and Business Affairs will be able to issue Infringement Notices for breaches of legislation as of 1 September 2006.
All current Commercial and Private Agents are licenced until 1 December 2005.
A new application is required for renewal of licences for a 3-year term, letters advising of the process were posted in August 2005. The dealine for applications to be recieved by 30 September 2005.
- Commercial and Private Agent Licences
- Information on Approved Managers – Commercial and Private Agents
- Guide to Advertising
- Checklist for Applications for Companies/Corporations
- Checklist for Applications by Individuals or Partnerships
New Applications
Companies or Corporations
- Application for Licence
- Authority for Release of Criminal History
- Checklist for Applications for Companies/Corporations
- Information on Approved Managers – Commercial and Private Agents
- Application form for Approval for an Agent’s Manager
Cheques should be made out to the “Receiver of Territory Monies” or “RTM”
Individuals or Partnerships
- Application for Licence
- Authority for Release of Criminal History
- Checklist for Applications for Individuals or Partnerships
- Information on Approved Managers – Commercial and Private Agents
- Application form for Approval for an Agent’s Manager
- Mutual Recognition - if you hold a Commercial and Private Agent’s licence in another State or Territory you may apply under Mutual Recognition.
Bonds for Commercial Agents and Private Bailiffs - Please Note: Applicants for a Commercial Agent or a Private Bailiff licence are required to provide proof of a bond in the prescribed form and the prescribed security. See Part 5 of the Commercial and Private Agents Licensing Act
Existing Commercial and Private Agents forms
Cheques should be made out to the “Receiver of Territory Monies” or “RTM”
