 | Renewing online takes about 10 minutes. |
Key info
- You need an electrical contractor licence to sell electrical services to the public, business or government.
- Electrical work includes the installation, repair, alteration or removal of electrical infrastructure, electrical circuit or associated fittings, equipment or accessories.
- An electrical contractor licence must be renewed every year.
- If your renewal is successful, you receive confirmation within 21 days.
| Get started | button_link | Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services to renew an electrical contractor licence |  |
About renewing an electrical contractor licence
When you renew a licence you must nominate a responsible person in the business as your nominated manager. Your nominated manager must hold an electrical practitioner licence.
How to renew
What you need to renew
You must provide:
- a digital copy of your certificate of currency for insurance
- answers to a set of declaration questions (with any supporting documents)
- payment.
Can I renew?
You must:
- be a fit and proper (PDF, 147KB) person
- have a strong and stable financial background
- have the relevant qualifications and competencies (if you wish to undertake electrical work personally)
- hold an adequate insurance coverage (at least $5 million per incident)
- nominate an electrical practitioner licence holder to be a nominated manager.
Proving your identity
You do not need to prove your identity.
How much it costs
| Occupational licence | One year licence | Three year licence |
|---|---|---|
Practitioner | No licence option | $373.80 |
Contractor | $587.40 | No licence option |
Provisional | $267 | No licence option |
Secondary fee | $178 | $178 |
A replacement card costs $44.50.
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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More Information
- You can apply for a replacement card in the My Licence portal. You must pay a fee.
Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services for more information on renewing an electrical contractor licence.