The Business Licensing Authority and Consumer Affairs Victoria strive to process all applications and renewals within our set processing targets. Our processing targets and current average processing days are displayed below.
Application type
|
Processing target |
Average processing time (1 July to 30 September 2025) |
Estate agent’s licence (individual and company)
|
85% within 35 days
|
11 days
|
Conveyancer’s licence (individual and company)
|
85% within 35 days
|
16 days
|
Rooming house operator’s licence
|
85% within 35 days
|
12 days
|
Owners corporation managers’ registration
|
85% within 35 days
|
13 days
|
Professional engineer’s registration
|
85% within 28 days
|
14 days
|
Motor car trader’s licence (individual and company)
|
85% within 56 days
|
37 days
|
Second-hand dealers and pawnbroker’s registration
|
85% within 42 days
|
13 days
|
Fundraiser registration
|
100% within 14 days
|
14 days |
Note: Please allow extra time for public holidays especially during the Christmas/New Year and Easter periods.
How to track my application
Once you have submitted your application via myCAV, you will be able to see on your myCAV home page ‘Transactions in progress’. Find more information about myCAV.
Common causes of delays
The most common delays happen when:
- you do not provide all the required information and documentation for the registration or licence you are applying for.
- your application requires a criminal check and there is a delay with processing your check with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).