NSW Individual Contractor Licence Application Form (Fillable PDF)

Builders, tradespeople and sole‑traders in New South Wales need an Individual Contractor Licence when the total cost of labour and materials for a job exceeds $5,000. Our page lets you download the official fillable PDF, fill it out instantly online, and avoid the hassle of printing and scanning.

What Is the Individual Contractor Licence?

The licence authorises you to contract, subcontract or advertise residential building and trade work in NSW. It covers general building, specialised trades (air‑conditioning, plumbing, medical gas, etc.) and is required by the Building Commission NSW.

Key Documents Required for Your Application

• Proof of identity (driver licence or passport) with current address
• One recent passport‑sized photo
• National Police Check (NPC) dated within the last 4 months
• Original qualifications and trade certificates
• Details of employment, experience and any past compliance issues
• Referee statement (if required for your trade)
• Certificate of eligibility for Home Building Compensation Fund insurance

How to Complete the Fillable PDF with Formize

Instead of downloading the PDF and opening it in a desktop editor, simply click the "Fill out this form" button on this page. The Formize PDF Filler app will load in your browser, allowing you to:

1. Enter all required information directly into the form fields.
2. Upload supporting documents (photo, ID, NPC, certificates).
3. Save a draft and return later if you need more time.
4. Validate the form to catch missing or incorrect entries.
5. Download the completed PDF or email it straight to a Service NSW centre.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving fields blank: The online validator will highlight any empty mandatory fields before you can submit.
• Out‑of‑date police check: Ensure the NPC is no older than 4 months on the day you submit.
• Incorrect trade classification: Double‑check that your trade matches the licence category (e.g., "Qualified Supervisor" vs. standard licence).
• Wrong file format for uploads: Use PDF, JPG or PNG only, and keep each file under 5 MB.

Where to Submit Your Application

After completing the form, you can either:

• Print the filled PDF and bring it to your nearest Service NSW centre.
• Upload the PDF through the Service NSW online portal (if available for your licence class).

Payment of the licence fee is required at the time of submission. Check the latest fee schedule on the Building Commission NSW website.