If the association does not already exist, follow these steps:
Five or more individuals authorise an application for incorporation/registration that includes:
a statement of the association's objects
a copy of the association's proposed constitution.
Reserve a name by lodging an Application for reservation of name (Form A1) together with the prescribed fee, with NSW Fair Trading. To find out if a name is already registered call the Registry of Co-operatives & Associations on 1800 502 042 or NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 and select the Business Registration option.
Apply for incorporation by lodging an Application for registration (Form A2), with the prescribed fee and documents at any Fair Trading Centre or by mail to the Registry of Co-operatives & Associations, PO Box 22, Bathurst NSW 2795.
Who can be a public officer?
A committee member, an ordinary member or a person outside the association may hold the position of public officer.
They must be over 18 years of age and reside in New South Wales. An association's incorporation may be cancelled if the public officer does not comply with these requirements.