Introduction

If you're using 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 check for a licence online. If you can't find it, contact NSW Fair Trading to confirm that the person does hold a contractor licence. By law, all contractors must show their licence number on all advertising, stationery and signage.

You can check for a specific person if you have the licensee name or licence number.

You can also refine a search to find a particular trade (for example, electrician) in your suburb.

How to check

  1. Select the 'Check online' button.
  2. Enter the information you have into the search bar.
  3. Select the search icon.

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Last updated: 12 February 2024