Submitting an application
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
Make sure you’ve got all your documents ready to apply | Apply for your licence and pay licence fee | Application granted within 4-6 weeks |
Before you apply
1. You'll need
- Professional indemnity insurance appropriate to manage the risk associated with the work (Regulation 28F);
- Proof of identification ready to upload;
- A police check ready to upload (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification);
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
- For companies and partnerships also need to provide the following information
- Nominated supervisor details
- For companies and partnerships also need to provide the following information
2. Complete relevant application form
How to apply
Online
Building Surveying Contractor (Individual) Registration
Building Surveying Contractor (Partnership) Registration
Building Surveying Contractor (Company) Registration
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 4-6 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Already have a licence in Australia or New Zealand?
Show moreIf you are registered or licensed as a building surveying contractor elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.
Licence/registration search
Show moreThe online licence search can help you find a licensed building surveyor contractor or check your licence status.
How to use the online licence search
Search by number: You can check if a licence number is still valid. Type the number into the field on the opening screen.
Search by type of licence: You can look for licensed people in your neighbourhood. Click on ‘Type’. Start typing in the licence type in the box eg. debt collector. Then type in either a name or location.
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