These fees are exclusive of GST. Acceptable payment methods are Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS. Fees can change at short notice. Fees and charges are reviewed each year with changes routinely coming into effect on 1 July each year.
Building registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for builders registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
| New building registration | Registration Fees | Application Fee * | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $803.00 | $277.00 | $1080.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $538.00 | $277.00 | $815.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $1,740.00 | $457.00 | $2197.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $3,700.00 | $457.00 | $4157.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practitioner | $803.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $538.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $1,740.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $3,700.00 |
| Late lodgement fee (if applicable) | $65.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate applicants | Registration Fees | Application Fee * | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $803.00 | $277.00 | $1080.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) *Includes practitioner registration fee | $538.00 + $803* | $277.00 | $1618.00 |
| Assessment or examination fees for each unit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan area | $234.00 |
| Regional areas (outside Metropolitan area) | $71.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fees (From July 1 2025) |
|---|---|
| Replacement Registration Certificate | $70.00 |
| New Registration Certificate following name change | $70.00 |
Building surveyors registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for builders surveying.
Licence valid for 3 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
| New building surveyors registration | Registration fee | Application fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Level | $629.00 | $72.00 | $701.00 |
| Practitioner Level 1 or 2 | $1200.00 | $146.00 | $1346.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $847.00 | $97.00 | $944.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $2000.00 | $93.00 | $2093.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $2,750.00 | $97.00 | $2847.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Technician Level (3 years) | $629.00 |
| Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (3 years) | $1,200.00 |
| Contractor (Individual 3 years) | $847.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership 3 years) | $2,000.00 |
| Contractor (Company 3 years) | $2,750.00 |
| Late lodgement fee (if applicable) | $87.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate applicants | Fee | Application fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Level (3 years) | $629.00 | $72.00 | $701.00 |
| Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (3 years) | $1200.00 | $146.00 | $1346.00 |
| Contractor (Individual 3 years) | $847.00 | $97.00 | $944.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Registration Certificate | $70.00 |
| New Registration Certificate following name change | $70.00 |
Electrical licensing fees
Show moreApplication fees for electrical licensing.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
| New application fees* | Registration fee | Application fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $119.00 | $90.00 | $209.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $595.00 | $90.00 | $685.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $119.00 | $90.00 | $209.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $595.00 | $90.00 | $685.00 |
| Electrician's training licence | - | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Provisional electrician's licence | $119.00 | $90.00 | $209.00 |
| Electrical worker's permit (1 year) | $119.00 | $90.00 | $209.00 |
| Electrical worker's permit (3 years) | $357.00 | $90.00 | $447.00 |
| Electrical worker's permit (to complete gap training) | $209.00 | $90.00 | $209.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence | $328.00 | $136.00 | $464.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (1 year) | $622.00 | $136.00 | $758.00 |
| Renewal fees | Fees |
|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $119.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $595.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $119.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $595.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence | $328.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence | $622.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate applicants | Fees | Application fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $119.00 | $90.00 | $209.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $595.00 | $90.00 | $685.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $119.00 | $90.00 | $209.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $595.00 | $90.00 | $685.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence | $622.00 | $136.00 | $758.00 |
| Licence restoration fees* | Fees |
|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $212.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $688.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $212.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $688.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence | $498.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence | $792.00 |
| Add a nominee | Fees |
|---|---|
| In-house electrical installing work licence | $308.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (EC) | $469.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fees |
|---|---|
| Electrician licence | $47.25 |
| Restricted electrical licence | $47.25 |
| Electrician's training licence | $47.25 |
| Provisional electrican's licence | $47.25 |
| Electrical worker's permit | $47.25 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence | $60.90 |
| Electrical contractor's licence | $60.90 |
Gasfitting licensing fees
Show moreApplication fees for gas fitting.
Licence valid for 1 or 5 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable portion.
| New gasfitting registration* | Registration fee | Application fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Class G,I,E & P permit (1 year) | $70.00 | $66.00 | $136.00 |
| Gasfitting Class G,I,E & P permit (5 years) | $350.00 | $66.00 | $416.00 |
| Gasfitting training permit | $77.00 | $66.00 | $134.00 |
| Authorisation – gasfitting (1 year) | - | $807.00 | $807.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gasfitting permit (1 year) | $70.00 |
| Gasfitting permit (5 years) | $350.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate applicants | Fee | Application fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Class G,I,E & P permit (1 year) | $70.00 | $66.00 | $136.00 |
| Gasfitting Class G,I,E & P permit (5 years) | $350.00 | $66.00 | $416.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gasfitting permit | $116.00 |
| Gasfitting training permit | $116.00 |
| Authorisation - gasfitting | $116.00 |
Painters registration fees
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Application fees for painters registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
| New painters registration | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $526.00 | $114.00 | $640.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $379.00 | $76.00 | $455.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $598.00 | $182.00 | $780.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $1200.00 | $182.00 | $1382.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practitioner | $526.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $379.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $598.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $1,200.00 |
| Late lodgement fee (if applicable) | $45.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate applicants | Fee | Application Fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $526.00 | $114.00 | $640.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $379.00 | $76.00 | $455.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Registration Certificate | $70.00 |
| New Registration Certificate following name change | $70.00 |
Plumbers licensing fees
Show moreApplication fees for plumbers registration.
Licences and permits are valid for 3 years. Provisionals licences are valid for 1 year.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
| New plumbers registration | Registration fee | Application fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor (3 years) | $806.00 | $79.00 | $885.00 |
| Tradesperson (3 years) | $284.00 | $35.00 | $319.00 |
| Tradesperson (drainage plumbing - 3 years) | $284.00 | $35.00 | $319.00 |
| Provisional tradesperson (1 year licence) | $79.00 | $29.00 | $108.00 |
| Provisional tradesperson (drainage plumbing- (1 year licence) | $79.00 | $29.00 | $108.00 |
| Restricted plumbing permit (3 years) | $343.00 | $29.00 | $372.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Contractor (3 years) | $806.00 |
| Tradesperson (3 years) | $284.00 |
| Provisional tradesperson (1 year) | $93.00 |
| Restricted plumbing permit (3 years) | $365.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate applicants | Fee | Application fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor (3 years) | $806.00 | $79.00 | $885.00 |
| Tradesperson (3 years) | $284.00 | $35.00 | $319.00 |
| Provisional tradesperson (1 year) | $79.00 | $29.00 | $108.00 |
| Restricted plumbing permit (3 years) | $343.00 | $29.00 | $372.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Issue of duplicate licence or permit | $71.00 |
| Plumbers Certificate Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Combined notice of intention and certificate of compliance to carry out work that includes performance solution – 1 notice/certificate | $26.50 |
| New installation fee for plumbing work involving 9 or less fixtures | $73.00 |
| New installation fee for plumbing work involving more than 9 fixtures | $73.00 + $12.00 for each fixture over 9 |
| Copy of a drainage plumbing diagram | $13.60 |
| Lodgement fee for notice of intention to carry out work that includes performance solution | $830.00 |
| Application for declaration for non-application or modification of plumbing standards | $943.00 |
| Re-inspection fee (per hour or part hour) | $130.00 |
Owner-builder approval fees
Show moreApplication fees for owner builders registration.
| Owner-builders | Non refundable fee |
|---|---|
| Application for residential building | $212.00 |
| Application for industrial/commercial building | $467.00 |
Adjudicator registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for adjudicator registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
| Adjudicator registration (new, renewal and Interstate mutual recognition) | Registration fee | Application fee | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjudicator | $401.00 | $99.00 | $500.00 |
| Review Adjudicator | $401.00 | $99.00 | $500.00 |
| Both Adjudicator and Review Adjudicator | $802.00 | $198.00 | $1000.00 |
Building engineering registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for building engineer registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
| New building Engineer registration | Registration fee (discounted until 30 June 2026) | Application fee | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $600.00 | $146.00 | $746.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $423.50 | $97.00 | $520.50 |
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