Australian Capital Territory - Apply for a Car Washing License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Car Washing License, the applicant has to approach the Australian Securities and Investments Commission link
2. Ensure that your car wash facility complies with all environmental regulations and requirements, including water usage, waste management, and runoff control.
3. Implement health and safety measures to protect both employees and customers. This may include providing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintaining a safe working environment.
4. Obtain approval from the local council or regulatory authority for the location of your car wash facility.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
7. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. Prepare for inspections by the local council or regulatory authority to assess compliance with regulations and ensure the car wash facility meets all the necessary standards.
15. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will be issued the car washing license.
16. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Business document
• Insurance coverage
• Site inspection
• Financial statement
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Australian Securities and Investments Commission
GPO Box 9827
Brisbane QLD 4001
Phone - 1300 300 630: within Australia, + 61 3 5177 5407: outside Australia
Contact link
Regional Office link

Eligibility

Here are the eligibility criteria for applying for a car washing license in Australia:

• You must be a legal entity in Australia, such as a company or a trust.
• You must have a registered business address in Australia.
• You must have suitable premises for car washing.
• You must have a water recycling system in place.
• You must have a quality assurance system in place.
• You must have a staff member who has completed a car washing course.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 -3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Australia, a car washing license is a permit that is issued by a local council to allow a business to operate a car washing service. The license is required to ensure that car washing businesses comply with environmental regulations and safety standards.

Information which might help

• The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regulates the car washing industry in Australia. The ACCC has developed a set of guidelines for car washing businesses. These guidelines cover topics such as water use, wastewater disposal, and staff training.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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