Fair trading fees

Our fees and charges increase on 1 July each year. On 1 July 2023, our fees and charges were increased by 3.4% in line with government’s indexation policy.

You can contact us to find out details about specific fees, charges or prices.

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

Motor dealer licence (individual)

$1,599.10 for 1 year
$2,998.10 for 3 years
$186.10 to add another category to your new or existing licence

Motor dealer licence renewal or restoration (individual)

$812.45 for 1 year (renewal)
$2,254.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$939.35 for 1 year (restoration)
$2,381.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Motor dealer licence (corporate)

$910.20 for 1 year
$1,641.10 for 3 years
no charge to add another category to your new or existing licence at initial application, renewal, or restoration stage. If another category is added during the term of the licence, a licence reprint fee of $48.20 applies.

Motor dealer licence renewal or restoration (corporate)

$460.65 for 1 year (renewal)
$1,198.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$587.55 for 1 year (restoration)
$1,325.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Motor salesperson registration certificate

$375.20 for 1 year
$637.60 for 3 years

Motor salesperson renewal or restore your registration

$188.40 for 1 year (renewal)
$457.60 for 3 years (renewal)
$211.15 for 1 year (restoration)
$480.35 for 3 years (restoration)

Appoint or extend a substitute licensee

$95.15 to appoint a substitute licensee to work for more than 30 days or extend their period of appointment.

Replacing a licence or registration certificate

$48.20 per licence
$29.00 for a registration certificate.

Change or remove licence or registration certificate conditions

$95.15 for a licence
$57.30 for a registration certificate.

Deactivate a motor licence

$95.15

Request a licence extract

$19.35

More information

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

Property licence (individual)

$1,599.10 for 1 year
$2,998.10 for 3 years
$186.10 to add another category to your new or existing licence

Property licence renewal or restoration (individual)

$812.45 for 1 year (renewal)
$2,254.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$939.35 for 1 year (restoration)
$2,381.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Property licence (corporate)

$910.20 for 1 year
$1,641.10 for 3 years
no charge to add another category to your new or existing licence at initial application, renewal, or restoration stage. If another category is added during the term of the licence, a licence reprint fee of $48.20 applies.

Property licence renewal or restoration (corporate)

$460.65 for 1 year (renewal)
$1,198.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$587.55 for 1 year (restoration)
$1,325.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Real estate salesperson registration

$375.20 for 1 year
$637.60 for 3 years

Appoint or extend a substitute licensee

$95.15

Renewal or restoration of a registration certificate

$188.40 for 1 year (renewal)
$457.60 for 3 years (renewal)
$211.15 for 1 year (restoration)
$480.35 for 3 years (restoration)

Replace a licence or registration certificate

$48.20 per licence
$29.00 for a registration certificate.

Change or remove licence or registration certificate conditions

$95.15 for a licence
$57.30 for a registration certificate.

Deactivate or reactivate a licence

$95.15

Mutual recognition licence

$1,599.10 for 1 year
$2,998.10 for 3 years
$186.10 to add another category to your new or existing licence

Mutual recognition certificate of registration

$375.20 for 1 year
$637.60 for 3 years

Request a licence extract

$19.35

More information

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

A mandatory fingerprinting fee is payable when submitting your original application. Fee: $106.00 per person.

Security provider licence

Single function - Class 2

$213.80 for 1 year
$413.90 for 3 years

Multiple function - Class 2

$255.10 for 1 year
$531.20 for 3 years

Single function (restricted) - Class 1

$200.00 for 6 months

Single function (unrestricted) - Class 1

$351.90 for 1 year
$696.60 for 3 years

Multiple function (restricted) - Class 1

$241.40 for 6 months

Multiple function (unrestricted) – Class 1

$434.50 for 1 year
$875.90 for 3 years

Renewal of a security provider licence

Class 1

Single function

$172.50 for 1 year
$508.70 for 3 years

Multiple function

$220.70 for 1 year
$653.50 for 3 years

Class 2

Single function

$104.70 for 1 year
$305.10 for 3 years

Multiple function

$133.80 for 1 year
$394.70 for 3 years

Security firm licence

Class 1

$1,746.00 for 1 year
$3,511.00 for 3 years

Class 2

$1,048.00 for 1 year
$2,101.00 for 3 years

Class 1 and Class 2

$2,230.00 for 1 year
$4,495.00 for 3 years

Renewal of security firm licence

Class 1

$882.80 for 1 year
$2,632.00 for 3 years

Class 2

$531.20 for 1 year
$1,585.00 for 3 years

Class 1 and Class 2

$1,138.00 for 1 year
$3,399.00 for 3 years

Replace a security licence

$37.20 for one licence class
$53.05 for two or more classes
$84.15 for security firms licence

Adding functions to a security licence

$88.20 for a class 1 licence
$51.70 for a class 2 licence
$262.10 for a security firm licence

Change or remove conditions

$91.00

Request a licence extract

$21.35

More information

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

A mandatory fingerprinting fee is payable when submitting your original application. Fee: $106.00 per person.

Tattoo operator licence

$1,048.00 for 1 year
$2,101.00 for 3 years

Tattoo operator licence renewal

$531.20 for 1 year
$1,585.00 for 3 years

Tattooist licence

$255.10 for 1 year
$531.20 for 3 years

Tattooist licence renewal

$133.80 for 1 year
$392.60 for 3 years

Tattooing show/exhibition permit

$533.10 for 1–5 participants
$799.60 for 6–10 participants
$1,200.00 for 11 participants or more

Visiting overseas permit

$266.70

Replace a licence

$49.40

Mutual recognition tattooist

$255.10 for 1 year
$531.20 for 3 years

Request a licence extract

$21.35

More information

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence (individual)

$1,599.10 for 1 year
$2,998.10 for 3 years
$186.10 to add another category to your new or existing licence

Applicants for a chattel auctioneer licence are not required to pay an additional application fee if they already hold or are also applying for an auctioneer (real property) licence. Applicants for an auctioneer (real property) licence are not required to pay an additional application fee if they already hold or are also applying for a chattel auctioneer licence.

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence renewal or restoration (individual)

$812.45 for 1 year (renewal)
$2,254.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$939.35 for 1 year (restoration)
$2,381.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence (corporate)

$910.20 for 1 year
$1,641.10 for 3 years
no charge to add another category to your new or existing licence at initial application, renewal, or restoration stage. If another category is added during the term of the licence, a licence reprint fee of $48.20 applies.

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence renewal or restoration (corporate)

$460.65 for 1 year (renewal)
$1,198.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$587.55 for 1 year (restoration)
$1,325.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Mutual recognition licence

$1,599.10 for 1 year
$2,998.10 for 3 years
$186.10 to add another category to your new or existing licence

Appoint or extend a substitute licensee

$95.15

Replace a licence

$48.20

Change or remove licence conditions

$95.15

Deactivate a licence

$95.15

Request a licence extract

$19.35

More information

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

Second-hand dealer or pawnbroker licence

$848.40 for 1 year
$1,939.00 for 3 years

Second-hand dealer or pawnbroker licence renewal or restoration

$538.00 for 1 year
$1,601.00 for 3 years

Mutual recognition certificate of registration

$848.40 for 1 year
$1,939.00 for 3 years

Update details

$52.35 for each new place
$48.20 to reprint the licence (this is required if you are only removing a place of business)

Request a licence extract

$48.20

More information

Download a copy of the regulated fees.
See the second-hand dealing forms.
Second-hand dealing and pawnbroking industry regulation.

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

Field agent licence (individual)

$1,599.10 for 1 year
$2,998.10 for 3 years
$186.10 to add another category to your new or existing licence

Field agent licence renewal or restoration (individual)

$812.45 for 1 year (renewal)
$2,254.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$939.35 for 1 year (restoration)
$2,381.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Field agent licence (corporate)

$910.20 for 1 year
$1,641.10 for 3 years
no charge to add another category to your new or existing licence at initial application, renewal, or restoration stage. If another category is added during the term of the licence, a licence reprint fee of $48.20 applies.

Field agent licence renewal or restoration (corporate)

$460.65 for 1 year (renewal)
$1,198.15 for 3 years (renewal)
$587.55 for 1 year (restoration)
$1,325.05 for 3 years (restoration)

Debt collector registration

$375.20 for 1 year
$637.60 for 3 years

Subagent renewal or restore your registration certificate

$188.40 for 1 year (renewal)
$457.60 for 3 years (renewal)
$211.15 for 1 year (restoration)
$480.35 for 3 years (restoration)

Mutual recognition licence

$1,599.10 for 1 year
$2,998.10 for 3 years
$186.10 to add another category to your new or existing licence

Mutual recognition certificate of registration

$375.20 for 1 year
$637.60 for 3 years

Appoint or extend a substitute licensee

$95.15

Replace a licence

$48.20 per licence
$29.00 for a registration certificate.

Change or remove licence or registration certificate conditions

$95.15 for a licence
$57.30 for a registration certificate.

Deactivate or reactivate a licence

$95.15

Request a licence extract

$19.35

More information

Download a copy of the regulated fees.
See the debt collecting and process serving industry forms.
Debt collection and process serving industry regulation.

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

Inbound tour operator registration

$932.45 for 1 year
$2,629.25 for 3 years

Inbound tour operator registration renewal

$848.40 for 1 year
$2,545.20 for 3 years

Change your registration conditions

$55.10

Replace a certificate

$27.00

Request a licence extract

$17.95

More information

Download a copy of the regulated fees.
See the inbound tour operators forms.
Inbound tour operators working in Queensland.

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $39.90 per person.

Introduction agent licence

$868.90 for 1 year
$1,551.00 for 2 years
$2,337.00 for 3 years

Introduction agent licence renewal

$868.90 for 1 year
$1,551.00 for 2 years
$2,337.00 for 3 years

Mutual recognition licence

$868.90 for 1 year
$1,551.00 for 2 years
$2,337.00 for 3 years

Replace a licence

$88.25 per licence

Request a licence extract

$38.70

More information

Download a copy of the regulated fees.
See the introduction agent forms.
Personal services industries regulation.

Last updated:: 1 July 2023

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Fair trading fees

Motor dealer licence (individual)

Motor dealer licence renewal or restoration (individual)

Motor dealer licence (corporate)

Motor dealer licence renewal or restoration (corporate)

Motor salesperson registration certificate

Motor salesperson renewal or restore your registration

Appoint or extend a substitute licensee

Replacing a licence or registration certificate

Change or remove licence or registration certificate conditions

Deactivate a motor licence

Request a licence extract

More information

Property licence (individual)

Property licence renewal or restoration (individual)

Property licence (corporate)

Property licence renewal or restoration (corporate)

Real estate salesperson registration

Appoint or extend a substitute licensee

Renewal or restoration of a registration certificate

Replace a licence or registration certificate

Change or remove licence or registration certificate conditions

Deactivate or reactivate a licence

Mutual recognition licence

Mutual recognition certificate of registration

Request a licence extract

More information

Security provider licence

Single function - Class 2

Multiple function - Class 2

Single function (restricted) - Class 1

Single function (unrestricted) - Class 1

Multiple function (restricted) - Class 1

Multiple function (unrestricted) – Class 1

Renewal of a security provider licence

Class 1

Class 2

Security firm licence

Class 1

Class 2

Class 1 and Class 2

Renewal of security firm licence

Class 1

Class 2

Class 1 and Class 2

Replace a security licence

Adding functions to a security licence

Change or remove conditions

Request a licence extract

More information

Tattoo operator licence

Tattoo operator licence renewal

Tattooist licence

Tattooist licence renewal

Tattooing show/exhibition permit

Visiting overseas permit

Replace a licence

Mutual recognition tattooist

Request a licence extract

More information

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence (individual)

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence renewal or restoration (individual)

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence (corporate)

Auctioneer and chattel auctioneer licence renewal or restoration (corporate)

Mutual recognition licence

Appoint or extend a substitute licensee

Replace a licence

Change or remove licence conditions

Deactivate a licence

Request a licence extract

More information

Second-hand dealer or pawnbroker licence

Second-hand dealer or pawnbroker licence renewal or restoration

Mutual recognition certificate of registration

Update details

Request a licence extract

More information

Field agent licence (individual)

Field agent licence renewal or restoration (individual)