If your registration is due to expire you can submit an application for renewal up to eight weeks before the expiry date stated on your registration certificate. You can download the form or call the department on 1300 489 099 to request that one be posted to you.
You must lodge your completed renewal application, supporting documents and payment before the expiry date. This will allow you to avoid the more complicated process for late applications (see below).
It is important to note that incomplete applications will not be processed. Once a renewal application is accepted, your registration continues to be current past the expiry date, until a decision is made on your renewal application. While you are waiting for an outcome on your application, you may continue to undertake any work permitted by the registration.
You may confirm the “current” status of your registration on the Register of Building Surveyor, which is updated daily.
Your application will be processed by the renewals team for consideration by the Building Services Board. The Board will then issue successful applicants with new certificates of registration.
Police check requirement
You must provide an Australian police check from an approved provider with your application. The police check must also specify “Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety licence purposes” as the reason for the check. The approved list of providers is available here, Police checks for licensing. Police checks from a provider who is not listed or does not specify the correct reason for the check will not be accepted.
Forms
Building Surveying Practitioner level 1 or level 2 – Form 59
Building Surveying Practitioner Technician – Form 64
Fees and payments
Current application and licence fees for plumbers can be found in the fee schedule.
Payment of the fee must accompany the renewal form. Fees can be paid by post or in person. Acceptable payment methods are cheque, money order, credit card, cash or EFTPOS. Please note that online payment is not available for renewal fees.
The Department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application.
Late applications
Show moreLate applications may be lodged within six months after the expiry date of a registration but you must first write a letter giving reasons for the delay. You can use the late application form for this purpose.
If the Board accepts your reasons, you are then required to complete a renewal application form and pay the required fee.
If the Board does not accept your reasons, you may not apply to renew your registration but you may apply for a new registration. The Board has particular forms to assist applicants applying for a new registration within three years of a former registration expiry date.
It is recommended that you lodge your renewal application before your registration expires to avoid the inconvenience of a late application or a new registration. If you have difficulty submitting your complete renewal application on time, please submit an incomplete renewal application before the expiry date. Contact the Department for further assistance on 1300 489 099.
