Introduction
If you're hiring a building contractor or tradesperson for services such as residential building, wiring, plumbing, draining, gas fitting, air conditioning or refrigeration work (except plug-in appliances), you should check that they have a valid contractor licence.
You can search for a licence online. If you cannot find it, contact NSW Fair Trading to confirm that the person holds a contractor licence.
To check a contractor's digital licence or certificate, refer to Check a digital trade licence or credential in the Service NSW app.
What you need
Any one of the following:
- licensee name
- licence number
- licence type
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Australian Company Number (ACN)
- location (suburb, postcode or local government area).
How to check
- Select the 'Check online' button.
- Enter the information you have into the search bar.
- Select the search icon.
Contact
- If you cannot use the online tool to confirm if a person holds a contractor licence contact NSW Fair Trading.
- For home building complaints and enquiries contact the Building Commission NSW .
Last updated: 24 April 2025