Transfer to a Queensland auctioneer or chattel auctioneer licence
You must hold a Queensland licence. However, you can apply to transfer an equivalent licence issued interstate.
This is known as mutual recognition.
Please note: you can only do this if your current state or territory issues an equivalent licence or registration.
Application for mutual recognition of occupational licence
Lodgement
When you lodge the form, you will need to attach a copy of your valid, current non-Queensland licence.
You may continue to work while we process your application. However, you must:
- follow any restrictions set out on your non-Queensland licence
- stop working if the licence expires
- retain the receipt for payment of the application
- show the receipt and your non-Queensland licence to an inspector if they ask to see it.
Identification
We will also require a certified copy of any of the following documents:
- Birth certificate or extract
- Driver's licence
- Passport
- Citizenship certificate
If you have changed your name, we will need evidence of the change. You must provide us with the official document that registered the change.
This will need to be an original or certified copy.
Fees
You will need to pay the required fees when you lodge your application.
Criminal history check
To confirm your suitability, we will submit your application for a criminal history check. This will be thorough and may be time consuming.
Processing time
The processing time is 4–6 weeks. This can take longer if your application is not complete. This might be because of:
- missing information
- unpaid fees.
We will contact you if you submitted an incomplete application. You will need to complete the application before we can proceed. Otherwise, we may withdraw your application.
Refunds
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to a partial refund if:
- you withdraw your application
- we refuse your application.
You may also get a refund on the fee for your criminal history check if it hasn’t been started yet.
Corporate licensees
You cannot get mutual recognition for a corporate licence. You must apply for a new licence: