If your registration is due to expire you can submit an application for renewal up to twelve weeks before the expiry date stated on your registration certificate. You can download the form or call the department on 1300 489 099 to request that one be posted to you.
You must lodge your completed renewal application, supporting documents and payment before the expiry date. This will allow you to avoid the more complicated process for late applications (see below).
It is important to note that incomplete applications will not be processed. Once a renewal application is accepted, your registration continues to be current past the expiry date, until a decision is made on your renewal application. While you are waiting for an outcome on your application, you may continue to undertake any work permitted by the registration.
You may confirm the “current” status of your registration on the Register of Painters, which is updated daily.
Your application will be processed by the renewals team for consideration by the Building Services Board. The Board will then issue successful applicants with new certificates of registration.
Important changes to registration requirements as of 1 February 2023
As of 1 February 2023, the Building Services Board will have enhanced powers to manage the commercial conduct and behaviour of registered building service providers. These changes relate to certain events that occurred on or after this date.
It is important that you are aware of these changes as they may impact your application for registration. View full details of the changes here.
Forms
Contractor only:
Painting contractor (individual) renewal – Form 56
Painting contractor (company) renewal– Form 57
Painting contractor (partnership) renewal – Form 58
Practitioner:
Painting practitioner renewal – Form 55
Fees and payments
Current application fees for painters can be found in the fee schedule.
Payment of the fee must accompany the renewal form. Fees can be paid by post or in person. Acceptable payment methods are cheque, money order, credit card, cash or EFTPOS. Please note that online payment is not available for renewal fees.
The department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application.
Lodging your application
| In person (Monday to Friday 8.30am–4.30pm) | By post |
|---|---|
| Level 1 Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street (entrance Grose Avenue) Cannington WA 6107 | Licensing Services Locked Bag 100 East Perth WA 6892 |
Late applications
Show moreLate applications may be lodged within six months after the expiry date of a registration but you must first write a letter giving reasons for the delay. You can use the late application form for this purpose.
If the Board accepts your reasons, you are then required to complete a renewal application form and pay the required fee.
If the Board does not accept your reasons, you may not apply to renew your registration but you may apply for a new registration. The Board has particular forms to assist applicants applying for a new registration within three years of a former registration expiry date.
It is recommended that you lodge your renewal application before your registration expires to avoid the inconvenience of a late application or a new registration. If you have difficulty submitting your complete renewal application on time, please submit an incomplete renewal application before the expiry date. Contact the Department for further assistance on 1300 489 099.
