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Key info
- You must have a plumbing contractor licence to sell plumbing services to businesses, the public or the government.
- Plumbing work includes installing, altering, maintaining, or disconnecting a plumbing installation such as refrigeration, sanitary plumbing and drainage, stormwater drainage, water services, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, hydraulic, liquid fuel, medical gas or pneumatic gas.
Get started | button_link | Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services to renew a plumbing contractor licence | ![]() |
About renewing a plumbing contractor licence
A plumbing contractor must nominate a responsible person in their business as the nominated manager.
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
- hold an adequate insurance coverage (at least $5 million for any one incident)
- elect a nominated manager.
Proving your identity
You do not need to prove your identity.
How much it costs
Occupation - plumber | One year licence | Three year licence |
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Practitioner - sole trader (must hold a contractor licence) Please note that you will be charged a fee for your practitioner licence. This fee will be removed from your contractor licence fee and there will be no overall increase due to this administrative change. | No fee | No fee |
Practitioner or certifier | $115.60 | $306 |
Plumber provisional | $115.60 | No licence option |
Contractor (sole trader) | $459 | $1,300.50 |
Contractor (2 to 4 practitioners) | $586.50 | $1,708.50 |
Contractor (5 to 9 practitioners) | $884 | $2,592.50 |
Contractor (10+ practitioners) | $1,181.50 | $3,485 |
Contractor - over 65 years | $115.60 | $306 |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2022.
Payment options
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More Information
Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services for more information on renewing a plumbing contractor licence.