NSW Individual Contractor Licence Application Form (Fillable PDF)

Builders, electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople in New South Wales must hold an Individual Contractor Licence when the value of a building job exceeds $5,000. The licence proves you meet the competency and insurance requirements set by the Building Commission NSW.

What is the Individual Contractor Licence?

This licence authorises a single person to carry out licensed building work in NSW. It can be endorsed with a “Q” to act as a Qualified Supervisor, or with specialist endorsements for trades such as air‑conditioning, plumbing, or medical‑gas work.

Required Documents & Eligibility

• Proof of identity (driver’s licence, passport, etc.)
• Recent passport‑size photo
• National Police Check (issued within the last 4 months)
• Original copies of qualifications and trade certificates
• Details of employment, experience and any past compliance issues
• Referee statements (if required for your trade)
• Additional forms indicated on the application (e.g., Qualified Supervisor Certificate)

How to Complete & Submit the Form Online

Instead of downloading the PDF and editing it in a separate program, simply click the "Fill out this form" button below. The Formize PDF Filler app loads in your browser, letting you enter data, attach supporting files, and submit directly to Service NSW.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving any mandatory field blank – the system will block submission.
• Uploading an expired National Police Check.
• Using a photo that does not meet the size requirements.
• Submitting the wrong specialist endorsement form for your trade.
• Failing to pay the licence fee before the appointment.

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The official NSW Individual Contractor Licence application PDF is available for reference, but you can complete the entire process online with Formize – faster, paper‑less, and error‑checked.

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