Change a class on a motor vehicle tradesperson certificate

If you hold a motor vehicle tradesperson certificate and need to add or remove a class of repair work, you can do that in person at a service centre, or by mail.

If you’re adding a class of repair work, you’ll need:

• the Tradesperson’s Certificate Amendment Application: Add Class of Repair Work – PDF 
• your certificate number
• your personal and contact details
• details of your qualifications, including proof of completion of the relevant training courses
• payment details for the licence fee.

If you’re removing a class of repair work, you’ll need:

• a signed letter that clearly shows your certificate number and personal details, requesting removal of the class of repair work.

1. Download and complete the Tradesperson’s Certificate Amendment Application: Add Class of Repair Work – PDF form (if adding a class of repair work), or write and sign a request letter (if removing a class of repair work).
2. Attach any relevant documentation.
3. Visit a service centre and submit your application in person, or mail it to:
   Business Licensing
   Locked Bag 5138
   Parramatta NSW 2124

• your tradesperson certificate will be valid for 3 years, after which you’ll need to renew or restore it
• you’ll need to complete a recognised training course for each class of repair work you want to appear on your tradesperson certificate.

Classes of repair work include:

• automotive electrician
• body maker
• compressed natural gas mechanic
• liquefied natural gas mechanic
• liquefied petroleum gas mechanic
• motorcycle mechanic
• motor mechanic
• panel beater
• transmission specialist
• underbody work, and
• vehicle painter.

Visit the NSW Fair Trading website to make sure you have all the information.