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Applying for a Licence

From 1 July 2008, unless you are an Australian Legal Practitioner or an Incorporated Legal Practice, you must be licensed to carry on business as a conveyancer in Victoria. Unlicensed conveyancers are liable for significant fines and/or two years imprisonment.

Both companies and individuals must be licensed. Companies must have least one individual licensed director.

If you operate your business in a partnership arrangement with one or more people, each person in the partnership must be licensed.

Licence Types 

Between 1 July 2008 and 30 September 2008 there were transitional arrangements in place. During this period there were two types of individual licences available:

• a full/ unrestricted licence where you have both the academic qualifications and conveyancing work experience
• a provisional licence, where you have not completed the required academic qualifications but have the relevant conveyancing work experience.

After 1 October 2008 only unrestricted/full licences are available

If you have a provisional licence and you have now completed the necessary qualifications, you will need to apply for an individual's full/unrestricted licence.

Before you apply for your licence, you should assess your eligibility. If you are uncertain whether or not you need a conveyancers licence seek independent advice.

For comprehensive information about conveyancing licensing  including the application process, eligibility requirement and on-going responsibilities please read the Guide for Conveyancers.