A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles.

What you need to do to get a licence

To obtain a motor vehicle yard manager licence you must:

• Complete the application form;
• Pay the appropriate fee;
• Prove your identity and that you are over 18 years of age;
• Prove that you are a 'fit and proper person' and of 'good character and repute'; that is, you have no recent significant criminal convictions, as determined by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. (A National Police Certificate must be provided with your application to establish this criterion.);
• Show you have sufficient knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act by successfully completing the Motor Vehicle Yard Manager Licensing Course. See training course page for more information.

If you are thinking of becoming a motor vehicle yard manager and want more information contact the licensing contact centre on 1300 30 40 64.

Note: the Commissioner can attach conditions or restrictions to any licence.