Any individuals, partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate settlement or business settlement agents in Western Australia are required, under the Settlement Agents Act 1981, to be licensed and hold a current triennial certificate.
What do I need to complete an application
To renew a triennial certificate you must complete the application form and provide all relevant supporting documentation as follows:
- complete all of the relevant sections of the individual/body corporate/partnership application form
- Attach/pay the correct fee. This is payable at the time of lodging the application
- Provide the relevant police check, which is not more than three (3) months old at the time of lodgement, for all partners/directors or the individual. Only police checks issued by our list of approved providers will be accepted.
- current copy of your Professional Indemnity and Fidelity Insurance Coverage from the Professional Indemnity and Fidelity Master Policy (if applicable)
- sign the authorisation and declaration
Lodging your application
Once you have completed the application form and have all of your supporting documents ready, you can lodge your application in one of two ways:
| By Post | In Person (including payments) |
|---|---|
| Licensing Services Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Locked Bag 100 EAST PERTH WA 6892 | Customer Service Level 1, Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street CANNINGTON |
Late renewal applications
Applications lodged within one month of expiry of your triennial certificate - the renewal shall be deemed to take effect for the period of three years from the day next succeeding the day on which the triennial certificate expired.
Applications lodged more than one month but not more than 12 months after the expiry of your triennial certificate - you are required to satisfy the Commissioner that there is reasonable cause for the renewal to be deemed to take effect for the period of three years from the day after the triennial certificate expired.
Renewal applications for triennial certificates on hold
Applications lodged up to 12 months after placing your triennial certificate on hold – the renewal will take effect for a period of three years either from the day after the certificate was surrendered or the day the renewal is granted, as determined by the Commissioner.
Applications lodged more than 12 months after placing your triennial certificate on hold – if renewal is granted it will take effect for the period of three years from the day renewal is granted.
