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How do I apply?
The business operator is responsible for applying to the Commission for a blue card.
A prescribed person must ensure the identification documents are sighted and verify that the signature on the application or card matches the signature on the identification documents provided by the business operator.
It is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a blue card application form. Please click here for more information about disqualified persons.
What do I need to do?
- If you don't have a blue card or exemption card...
Please click on the relevant link below for step-by-step guide to the application process:
- Business operators (PDF, 177Kb)
- Applying for an exemption card (for police officers and registered teachers only) (PDF, 174Kb)
- Disability service providers. (PDF, 178Kb)
To apply for a blue card you need to lodge an application form with the Commission.
Please click here to locate the relevant form.
Please note that there are specific application forms for certain stakeholders, including
- family day care
- child protection services (including foster and kinship)
- education and care services/child care services, and
- disability service providers.
- If you already have a blue card or exemption card...
If you already hold a current blue card or exemption card, you must advise the Commission if you commence any new regulated child-related business. You can do this by completing the notification of change to self employed persons form.
Please click here to locate the relevant forms.
Please note, if you hold a volunteer or student blue card (and did not pay the prescribed application fee) and you are proposing to operate a regulated business, you must transfer your blue card and pay the prescribed fee.
Please click here to locate the relevant forms.
- If your blue card has expired, or is due to expire soon...
If your blue card is due to expire, or has expired, and you are continuing to work in regulated child-related employment, you must complete a renewal blue card application form in full and lodge it with the Commission.
Please click here to locate the relevant form.
- How much will it cost?
The prescribed blue card application fee for businesses is $73.45
There is no application fee for an exemption card.
Please click here for a full schedule of current fees.
Last updated: 24 June, 2012
Avoid delays...
Make sure the applicant's identification documents are sighted by the appropriate person.
Check that each section is completed correctly and filled in by the right person.
Make sure the applicant signs inside the box! This will be scanned onto the blue card or exemption card, so make sure it fits within the space provided.
Don't have a middle name? Tick the box that states the applicant does not have a middle name and don't forget to list any former names or aliases as well.
Make sure that the applicant's signature on the application form matches the signature on their identification documents.