Apply to transfer the licence of a private health facility

Introduction

If you wish to take over the running of a private health facility, and you have the consent of the present licence holder, you'll need to apply for a transfer of the licence. You'll also need to show the Secretary of NSW Health that you're a fit and proper licensee, and be subject to checks, such as fitness and probity checks.

Your application to transfer the licence will be approved once there is confirmation of the settlement of transfer and any conditions imposed are met. The approval process takes about 3 months.

What you need

• the PDF form – Application for Transfer of a Licence for a Private Health Facility
• the PDF form – Statutory Declaration
• the PDF form – Fitness and Probity Check
• details of the applicant and contact person
• facility's name and address
• full company extract from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), if applicable
• copy of the certificate of incorporation (if applicable)
• copy of the Act incorporating the church or organisation (if applicable)
• National Police Check
• ASIC certificate of registered business name
• copy of the lease (if applicable)
• evidence of ownership (if applicable)
• copy of the current development application or approval, or certification from an authorised certifier, for the use of the premises as a Building Code of Australia (BCA) Class 9(a) health care building
• development application or certification for use of the premises as a BCA Class 5 building (if applicable)
• your payment.

How to apply

1. Select the 'Download PDF form' button.
2. Complete and sign the form.
3. Gather all the required documents.
4. Make your payment online at the NSW Health Payment Portal.
5. Send the completed application form, the required documents and a copy of the payment receipt to the email on the form.

More information

• The approval process will take about 3 months from the date the NSW Ministry of Health receives the completed application. For more information, refer to:
  • Timeframes – PDF
  • Circumstances that 'stop the clock' – PDF
• Once the fitness and probity checks have been completed the licence will be issued subject to confirmation of settlement of the transfer and any conditions imposed.