Register as a motor broker salesperson (used vehicles)
Standard processing times
Applications usually take 4 to 6 weeks to process. It can take longer if you haven’t supplied all the information we need or paid the correct fees.
You must be registered to work as a salesperson for a motor dealer broker.
Note: Contractors must have a full motor dealer broker licence.
You must be 18 or older to be registered. You don't need to do any training beforehand.
What motor broker salespeople do
Motor broker salespeople work on behalf of motor dealer brokers to represent clients who are buying or selling used vehicles.
They can't:
- buy or sell used vehicles—you must be a licensed motor dealer to do this
- auction vehicles or other goods—you must hold a chattel auctioneer licence to do this
- operate trust accounts
- be in charge of a place of business.
Ready to apply online?
Apply for a motor broker salesperson registration
Select Liquor, Gaming and Fair Trading Individual New Application.
Read more about applying online.
Supporting documents
You must attach the following supporting documents to your application (where relevant).
Proof of identity
When you lodge the form, you will need to attach 100 points of certified identification (ID)—the points are explained on the application form.
Please don't post originals or email us copies of your certified ID.
If you're not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you need to:
- give us a certified copy of your passport
- have a visa that allows you to work in Australia.
Insolvency information (if relevant)
If you are an insolvent under administration, you will need to attach a letter from your current employer, on their company letterhead, that:
- outlines your role in the company
- states if you will be in a position to significantly influence how they manage their business.
You must also explain in writing:
- how you became an insolvent under administration (if it was in your business, also advise the type of business)
- what steps you took to avoid going into insolvency
- how much you owe to each creditor (list them all by name and amount)
- whether you faced any charges relating to the insolvency.
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You can't apply for a motor broker salesperson registration if you:
- are currently disqualified from holding a licence or registration
- have been identified by the Queensland Police Service as a participant in a criminal organisation
- have been convicted of a serious offence within the past 5 years.
We'll also consider if you:
- have a criminal history
- are the subject of a successful claim fund action
- have had your licence or registration cancelled or suspended, or have ever been disqualified from holding one
- are disqualified from being a company director
- are an insolvent under administration
- are unsuitable because of your character or inability to satisfactorily do the job
- are not allowed to work in Australia.
You will need to pay the required fees when you lodge your application.
We'll submit your application to the Queensland Police Service for a criminal history check. This check may take some time.
If you were born in New Zealand or have a New Zealand passport, contact the New Zealand Ministry of Justice for a copy of your criminal history or a letter showing you have no criminal history in New Zealand.
Please note this information about New Zealand criminal history checks:
- It takes 20 working days to process a request.
- The check is free.
- We can only accept original documents that are dated within 1 month of the date you send them to us.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to a partial refund if you withdraw your application or we refuse it.
If the criminal history check hasn't started, you may also get a refund of that fee.
Incomplete applications
We'll contact you for more information if your application is incomplete. If you don't provide the requested information, we might withdraw your application and you'll need to reapply.
Other ways to apply
Complete the application to register as a motor salesperson form.
You can lodge the form:
In person—visit one of our locations
By post
Industry Licensing Unit
Office of Fair Trading
GPO Box 3111
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Note: You can't apply by email or phone.
More information
- Find out how to transfer an interstate or New Zealand licence to work in Queensland.
- Read more about the legal requirements for the motor industry.
- Find out about motor industry breaches and penalties.