Introduction
If you hold a company or partnership contractor licence and the business is retiring, dissolving or changing, the licence will need to be cancelled and returned to Fair Trading. This can be done at a Service NSW Centre.
You may be entitled to a partial refund for the unexpired portion of the fee you paid for the licence.
How to surrender your licence
- Check your company or partnership contractor licence number and details at Verify NSW.
- Select the 'Download PDF form' button.
- Complete the Application form – Surrender of licence/certificate – PDF.
- Take your completed application form and licence card to a Service NSW Centre.
Last published: 10 August 2026