Debt collector's licence renewal forms

This publication is for: 
Debt collectorLicence holders

Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Licensing by telephone on 1300 304 064 (within Australia) or email

Applications for renewal of a debt collector’s licence by an individual or company.

What do I need to complete an application

For an Individual

  1. Renewal fee.
  2. Completed Application for Renewal of a Debt Collector’s Licence by an Individual.
  3. Original fidelity bond (as per Second Schedule of the Regulations) or approved security (see pro forma bank guarantee) of $6,000.
  4. Bank documentation which evidences the name of the trust account(s), name and address of the bank where the account is kept and the BSB and account number(s).

For a Company

  1. Renewal fee 
  2. Completed Application for Renewal of a Debt Collector’s Licence by a Company signed on behalf of the company by its manager, secretary or other governing officer.
  3. If any new directors have been appointed, three business testimonials for each new director. References from subordinates, relatives, partners or co-directors will not be accepted and at least one reference must be from a person external to the director’s current place of employment. Referees should provide as much detail as they are able against the criteria of section 9 of the Act.
  4. Original fidelity bond (as per Second Schedule of the Regulations) or approved security (see pro forma bank guarantee) of $10,000.
  5. Bank documentation which evidences the name of the trust account(s), the name and address of the bank where the account is kept and the BSB and account number(s).

Lodging your application

The application fee/s is payable at the time of lodging this application.

The fees and forms page contains further details about:

  • how to lodge your application;
  • relevant fees; 
  • other licensing forms; and 
  • how to contact us.
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Last updated 29 Jun 2018

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