Introduction

Companies or partnerships that contract, sub-contract or advertise to do residential building or trade work, need to be licensed.

You will receive a renewal notice for your company or partnership contractor licence several weeks before the expiry date.

You can apply to renew online or visit a Service NSW Centre.

Check your details

To check your registration number and details, visit Verify NSW.

What you need

To renew your company or partnership contractor licence you need your:

  • licence number
  • renewal number (as shown on your renewal notice) or your full personal details
  • fee payment.

How to renew

  1. Select the 'Renew online' button.
  2. Follow the prompts to renew your licence.

If you prefer to renew in person take your renewal notice and payment to a service centre.

What happens next

When you apply:

  • your application will be assessed for approval by Building Commission NSW
  • if Building Commission NSW contacts you for further information your application will be placed on hold until you provide the information
  • you will be notified about the result of your application when the assessment is completed.

Find out more about the assessment process and time frames for licence and registration applications.

If you miss the renewal deadline

You cannot trade until your new licence is issued.

If you do not renew on time you can apply at a service centre within 3 months of the expiry date to restore your licence.

If your licence expired more than 3 months ago, you need to apply for a new licence to be re-issued.

Payment methods

You can review transaction payment options on our payment methods page.

Last published: 10 November 2025

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