 | Renewing online takes about 10 minutes. |
Key info
- You must have an electrical practitioner licence to carry out electrical work. This includes if you are an employee of a business doing electrical work.
- Electrical work includes the installation, repair, alteration or removal of an electrical infrastructure, electrical circuit or associated fittings, equipment or accessories.
- You can renew your licence up to 6 weeks before your current licence is due to expire.
- You cannot renew a licence which expired more than 60 days ago. You must submit a new application.
| Get started | button_link | Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services to renew an electrical practitioner licence |  |
About renewing an electrical practitioner licence
You can renew your licence if it is current or has been expired less than 60 days.
If your licence expired more than 60 days ago, you will need to submit a new application.
If your licence expired over 3 years ago, you also need to provide evidence that you have successfully completed an electrical competency assessment. The assessment can be arranged through a registered training organisation, TasTAFE.
How to renew
What you need to renew
You must provide:
- proof you have completed continuing professional development
- answers to a set of declaration questions (with any supporting documents)
- payment.
If you need a new photo to finalise your renewal, you must visit a service centre with proof of identity documents.
Can I renew?
You must:
- be a fit and proper (PDF, 147KB) person
- have the required qualifications, experience and competencies
- have completed any relevant training
- complete continuing professional development.
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 | $392.70 |
Contractor | $617.10 | No licence option |
Provisional | $280.50 | No licence option |
Additional occupation | $187 | $187 |
A replacement card costs $46.75.
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2024.
Payment options
| Online |   |
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| Service Centre |    |
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 practitioner licence.