Introduction

If your address or contact details have changed, you can update your high risk work (HRW) licence online.

You can also register a change of name for your high risk work (HRW) licence.

See how to update a general construction card (white card) or traffic control work training card.

What you need

  • a MyServiceNSW Account
    • you can create one when you start
    • you may need details from 2 identity documents (such as Australian driver licence, Medicare card, passport)
  • your licence number – you can find your high risk work licence number and details at Verify NSW
  • a certified copy of either an Australian marriage certificate or an Australian change of name certificate (if you're changing your name)
  • a certified copy of any changes to your registered business or trading name certificate of registration (if you're changing your business or trading name).

How to change

  1. Select the 'Change online' button.
  2. Select 'Start'.
  3. Follow the prompts to update your details.

To register a change of name, complete the SafeWork NSW Change of details application.

If you're unable to change online contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50.

Privacy

To change the details on your HRW licence with SafeWork NSW, you’ll need to create or log in with a MyServiceNSW Account.

By logging in you consent to sharing the following with SafeWork NSW, a division of the Department of Customer Service:

  • your name and email address in your MyServiceNSW Account
  • the verified identity using your MyServiceNSW Account
  • the verified identity documents you provided via your MyServiceNSW Account.

The High risk work licence – Privacy Collection Notice explains how your personal information will be handled once it is shared by Service NSW.

Last updated: 7 May 2025

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