Introduction
You must renew your item of plant registration before it expires.
SafeWork NSW will email or post you your renewal notice approximately 60 days before the expiry date.
If you have not applied to renew before the registration expiry date for the item, you have to apply for a new registration.
Items that are located at the same location and have the same owner will be aligned to the same renewal date. For further information on linking registrations at a location contact SafeWork NSW.
Note: If the registration holder or location address has changed, visit Notify the relocation or change of ownership of registered plant.
Eligibility
The registration holder must:
- renew the item of plant if it is still in use
- ensure it has been maintained, inspected and tested to Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulation standards by a competent person.
What you need
To apply to renew the registration of an item of plant you need:
- a valid email address (this can be a shared mailbox)
- your renewal number (as shown on your renewal notice), or
- your registration number and the postcode of the item
- supporting documentation where required, such as:
- engineer's inspection certificate – PDF and
- electrical inspection certificate – PDF (for amusement devices only)
- your payment (calculated on completion of the online application).
You can pay using:
- BPAY
- Credit or debit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express or UnionPay)
- Paypal
- PayID.
How to renew
- Select the 'Renew online' button
- Follow the prompts to renew your plant item registration.
- Attach your supporting documents (if applicable).
What happens next
You receive a confirmation email when your renewal application is received.
If SafeWork NSW receives your renewal application before the registration expires, it will continue as current until you receive notice of the decision on your renewal application.
Plant inspection
A person is competent to inspect an item of plant if they have:
- the relevant educational or vocational engineering qualifications, or
- knowledge of the relevant technical standards
- been deemed a competent person by SafeWork – PDF.