Transfer to a Queensland field agent licence or subagent registration

You must hold a Queensland licence or registration. However, you can apply to transfer a licence or registration from interstate.

This is known as mutual recognition. You can only do this if:

• your current state or territory has an equivalent licence
• you have a current and valid licence in this category.

We have separate forms for field agent licences and subagent registrations.

Application for mutual recognition of occupational licence

Application for mutual recognition of certificate of registration/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 it to an inspector if they ask to see it.

Identification

We will also require a certified copy of 1 of the following 4 documents:

• Birth certificate or extract
• Driver 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.

Photographs

If you are applying for a registration, you will need to attach 2 passport-size photographs of yourself.

They must be certified by a person who:

• has known you for at least 12 months
• is not your spouse or de facto partner
• is not any other family member (by blood or marriage).

You do not have to attach a photograph if you’re applying for a licence.

Criminal history check

You must have a criminal history check to confirm your suitability. This will be thorough and 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 licences

You cannot get mutual recognition for a corporate licence. You must apply for a new licence.