Licences in NSW
Licences are mandatory for many businesses, trades and organisations, and are designed to protect the consumer from poor workmanship, unethical behaviour, and illegal and/or dangerous practices.
Licences verify that:
- an organisation is a legally registered entity
- certain levels of qualification and skills have been achieved
- certain regulations are adhered to in the running of a business
- premises have been inspected and are legally deemed safe for the public.
Check a licence
To make sure the people or businesses you are dealing with are appropriately licensed check online.
Check in the Service NSW app
Business details
Building, construction, design and engineering
- Check an asbestos or demolition licence
- Check a builder or tradesperson licence
- Check the registration of a professional engineer, design practitioner or building practitioner
- Check a general construction induction card (white card)
- Check a high risk work licence
- Check an Owner-Builder Permit
- Check a qualified supervisor's certificate
- Check a surveyor licence
- Check a traffic control work training card
- Check for Home Building Compensation (HBC) insurance
Gaming, trade promotions and fundraising
- Check a charitable fundraising licence
- Check the register of authorised community gaming and trade promotions
Liquor
Medical
Property professionals and commercial agents
- Check a commercial agent licence
- Check a property agent licence or certificate
- Check a property conveyancer licence
- Check a real estate agent licence
Retirement villages
Security
- Check a security master licence
- Check a security operative licence
- Check a security Temporary Excess Provision of Services permit
Sport and recreation
Training providers
Vehicles
Last updated: 3 October 2025