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.
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.
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Payment of the licence fee is required at the time of submission. Check the latest fee schedule on the Building Commission NSW website.
No. You can download the completed PDF and email it directly to Service NSW, or print it only if you prefer to submit in person.
The licence is required for any residential building or trade work where the total labour and material cost exceeds $5,000 (including GST).
Yes, certain interstate licences are automatically recognised in NSW, but you must notify the Building Commission before starting work.
You can choose a licence term of 1, 3 or 5 years at the time of application.
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Yes, a current NPC (no older than 4 months) is required for all individual contractor licence applications.
You must include evidence of eligibility for the Home Building Compensation Fund insurance, as required by the Building Act.
The fee schedule is published on the Building Commission NSW website and linked from the Service NSW licence portal.
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