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.
Adjudicator registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for adjudicator registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
2026-2027 Fees
| Adjudicator registration (new, renewal and Interstate mutual recognition) | Registration Fee | Application Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjudicator | $421.00 | $103.00 | $524.00 |
| Review Adjudicator | $421.00 | $103.00 | $524.00 |
| Both Adjudicator and Review Adjudicator | $842.00 | $206.00 | $1,048.00 |
Building registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for builders registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
2026-2027 Fees (From 1 July)
| New building registration | Registration Fee | Application Fee * | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $843.00 | $290.00 | $1133.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $564.00 | $290.00 | $854.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $1,820.00 | $479.00 | $2,299.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $3,880.00 | $479.00 | $4,359.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practitioner | $843.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $564.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $1,820.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $3,880.00 |
| Late lodgement fee (if applicable) | $65.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate and New Zealand applicants | Registration Fee | Application Fee * | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $843.00 | $290.00 | $1,133.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) *Includes practitioner registration fee | $564.00 + $843* | $290.00 | $1,697.00 |
| Assessment or examination fees for each unit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan area | $245.00 |
| Regional areas (outside Metropolitan area) | $74.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Registration Certificate | $30.00 |
Building engineering registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for building engineer registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
2026-2027 Fees (From 1 July)
| New building engineer registration | Registration Fee | Application Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $1,260.00 | $153.00 | $1,413.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $889.00 | $101.00 | $990.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $2,100.00 | $101.00 | $2,201.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $2,880.00 | $101.00 | $2,981.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practitioner | $1,260.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $889.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $2,100.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $2,880.00 |
| Late lodgement fee (if applicable) | $87.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate and New Zealand applicants | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $1,260.00 | $153.00 | $1,413.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) *Includes practitioner registration fee | $889.00 + *$1,260.00 | $153.00 | $2,302.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Registration Certificate | $30.00 |
Building surveyors registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for builders surveying.
Licence valid for 3 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
2026-2027 Fees (From 1 July)
| New building surveyors registration | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Level | $660.00 | $75.00 | $735.00 |
| Practitioner Level 1 or 2 | $1,260.00 | $153.00 | $1,413.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $889.00 | $101.00 | $990.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $2,100.00 | $97.00 | $2,197.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $2,880.00 | $101.00 | $2,981.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Technician Level (3 years) | $660.00 |
| Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (3 years) | $1,260.00 |
| Contractor (Individual 3 years) | $889.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership 3 years) | $2,100.00 |
| Contractor (Company 3 years) | $2,880.00 |
| Late lodgement fee (if applicable) | $87.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate and New Zealand applicants | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Level (3 years) | $660.00 | $75.00 | $735.00 |
| Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (3 years) | $1,260.00 | $153.00 | $1,413.00 |
| Contractor (Individual 3 years) | $889.00 | $101.00 | $990.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Registration Certificate | $30.00 |
Electrical licensing fees
Show moreApplication fees for electrical licensing.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
2026-2027 Fees (1 July)
| New application fees* | Registration fee | Application fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 | $94.00 | $218.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 | $94.00 | $714.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 | $94.00 | $218.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 | $94.00 | $714.00 |
| Electrician's training licence | - | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Electrical worker's permit (1 year) | $124.00 | $94.00 | $218.00 |
| Electrical worker's permit (2 year, for gap training permit only) | $248.00 | $94.00 | $342.00 |
| Electrical worker's permit (3 years) | $372.00 | $94.00 | $466.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence (1 year) | $344.00 | $142.00 | $486.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence (3 years) | $1,032.00 | $142.00 | $1,174.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (1 year) | $653.00 | $142.00 | $795.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (3 years) | $1,959.00 | $142.00 | $2,101.00 |
| Renewal fees | Fees |
|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence (1 year) | $344.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence (3 years) | $1,032.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (1 year) | $653.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (3 years) | $1,959.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate and New Zealand applicants | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 | $94.00 | $218.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 | $94.00 | $714.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 | $94.00 | $218.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 | $94.00 | $714.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (1 year) | $653.00 | $142.00 | $795.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (3 years) | $1,959.00 | $142.00 | $2,101.00 |
| Licence restoration fees* | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 | $94.00 | $218.00 |
| Electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 | $94.00 | $714.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (1 year) | $124.00 | $94.00 | $218.00 |
| Restricted electrician licence (5 years) | $620.00 | $94.00 | $714.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence (1 year) | $344.00 | $170.00 | $514.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence (3 years) | $1,032.00 | $170.00 | $1,202.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (1 year) | $653.00 | $170.00 | $823.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence (3 years) | $1,959.00 | $170.00 | $2,129.00 |
| Add a nominee | Fee |
|---|---|
| In-house electrical installing work licence | $323.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence | $492.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electrician licence | $30.00 |
| Restricted electrical licence | $30.00 |
| Electrician's training licence | $30.00 |
| Electrical worker's permit | $30.00 |
| In-house electrical installing work licence | $30.00 |
| Electrical contractor's licence | $30.00 |
Gasfitting licensing fees
Show moreApplication fees for gas fitting.
Licence valid for 1 or 5 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable portion.
2026-2027 Fees (From 1 July)
| New gasfitting registration* | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Class G,I,E & P permit (1 year) | $73.00 | $82.00 | $155.00 |
| Gasfitting Class G,I,E & P permit (5 years) | $365.00 | $82.00 | $447.00 |
| Gasfitting training permit | $73.00 | $82.00 | $155.00 |
| Authorisation – gasfitting (1 year) | - | $847.00 | $847.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gasfitting permit (1 year) | $73.00 |
| Gasfitting permit (5 years) | $365.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate and New Zealand applicants | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Class G,I,E & P permit (1 year) | $73.00 | $82.00 | $155.00 |
| Gasfitting Class G,I,E & P permit (5 years) | $365.00 | $82.00 | $447.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gasfitting permit | $30.00 |
| Gasfitting training permit | $30.00 |
| Authorisation - gasfitting | $30.00 |
Owner-builder approval fees
Show moreApplication fees for owner builders registration.
| Owner-builders | 2025-2026 Non-refundable Fee (From 1 July) |
|---|---|
| Application for residential building | $212.00 |
| Application for industrial/commercial building | $467.00 |
Painters registration fees
Show moreApplication fees for painters registration.
Licence valid for 3 years.
Note: * Indicates a non-refundable fee.
2026-2027 Fees (From 1 July)
| New painters registration | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $526.00 | $119.00 | $645.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $397.00 | $79.00 | $476.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $627.00 | $191.00 | $818.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $1,200.00 | $191.00 | $1,391.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practitioner | $526.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) | $397.00 |
| Contractor (Partnership) | $627.00 |
| Contractor (Company) | $1,200.00 |
| Late lodgement fee (if applicable) | $45.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate and New Zealand applicants | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $526.00 | $119.00 | $645.00 |
| Contractor (Individual) *Includes practitioner registration fee | $397.00 + *$526.00 | $119.00 | $1,042.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Registration Certificate | $30.00 |
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.
2026-2027 Fees (From 1 July)
| New plumbers registration | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor (3 years) | $846.00 | $82.00 | $928.00 |
| Tradesperson (3 years) | $298.00 | $36.00 | $334.00 |
| Tradesperson (drainage plumbing) (3 years) | $298.00 | $36.00 | $334.00 |
| Provisional tradesperson (1 year) | $82.00 | $30.00 | $112.00 |
| Restricted plumbing permit (3 years) | $360.00 | $30.00 | $390.00 |
| Renewal registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Contractor (3 years) | $846.00 |
| Tradesperson (3 years) | $298.00 |
| Tradesperson (drainage plumbing) (3 years) | $298.00 |
| Provisional tradesperson (1 year) | $97.00 |
| Restricted plumbing permit (3 years) | $383.00 |
| Mutual recognition fees for Interstate and New Zealand applicants | Registration Fee | Application Fee* | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor (3 years) | $846.00 | $82.00 | $928.00 |
| Tradesperson (3 years) | $298.00 | $36.00 | $334.00 |
| Provisional tradesperson (1 year) | $82.00 | $30.00 | $112.00 |
| Restricted plumbing permit (3 years) | $360.00 | $30.00 | $390.00 |
| Replacement fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Issue of duplicate licence or permit | $30.00 |
| Plumbers Certificate Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| New installation fee for plumbing work involving 9 or fewer fixtures | $76.00 |
| New installation fee for plumbing work involving more than 9 fixtures | $76.00 + $12.00 for each fixture over 9 |
| Copy of a drainage plumbing diagram | $14.00 |
| Lodgment fee for notice of intention to carry out work that does not include a performance solution | $27.00 |
| Lodgment fee for notice of intention to carry out work that includes performance solution in relation to a building that is not a Class 1 or 10 building | $868.00 |
| Lodgment fee for notice of intention to carry out work that includes performance solution in relation to a Class 1 or 10 building | $289.00 |
| Application for declaration for non-application or modification of plumbing standards | $990.00 |
| Re-inspection fee (per hour or part hour) | $130.00 |
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