When completing transactions as agent/representative.
You will need ‘Agent Authority’ when:
- an agent or representative is presenting on behalf of a:
- company, incorporated association, incorporated/Mutual enterprise or,
- an individual.
On Behalf of Individual/s
When completing registration transactions on behalf of an individual. The agent/representative must present with:
- A letter of authority which includes the:
- Description of transaction they would like performed
- Name of the agent/representative
- Date
- Name and Signature of authorising person
- The agent's current Tasmanian driver licence or identity documents
- A copy of the individuals current Tasmanian driver licence or identity documents.
On behalf of a company, incorporated association, incorporated/mutual enterprise
When registering on behalf of a company, incorporated association, incorporated/mutual enterprise. The agent/representative must present with:
- a uniform, work identity card or similar that contains the organisation logo, or
- A letter of authority which includes the following details:
- The letter head of company, incorporated association, incorporated/Mutual enterprise,
- Description of transaction they would like performed
- Name of the agent/representative
- Date
- Name and Signature/seal and of authorising person
- The agent's current Tasmanian driver licence or identity documents
Is Power of Attorney or TASCAT order acceptable for Agent Authority?
Yes, we accept power of attorney, enduring power of attorney, and TASCAT orders. These provide authority to manage another's financial and property decisions.
If you hold one of these authorities. Please provide your documents when you submit the registration request.
Note that, enduring guardianship is not accepted as authority. It grants the power to make lifestyle medical choices.
I am a licensed motor vehicle dealer, do I need to provide agent authority?
No, a Tasmanian Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer (LMVD) does not need to provide agent authority.
A LMVD is a dealer approved by the Department of State Growth and holds a LMVD number.