Your licence

As a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) you:

  • are listed on the public register so consumers and potential employers can identify you as licensed;
  • must act competently, and should recognise when other skills are required;
  • are accountable to the Building Practitioners Board;
  • relicense every year to ensure your licence remains active.

To remain competent, you need to:

  • be practising in an area related to your licence class;
  • maintain current skills and knowledge – that is, stay up-to-date with materials and products, current regulations, and good trade practice.  

In this section

  • Relicensing

    Every year, the Registrar makes contact with you about 30 working days before your licence expires, to confirm if you wish to remain licensed. This initial contact may be done through letter or email.

  • Update your profile

    You need to update the Registrar whenever your contact information changes. This ensures your correct information is displayed on the public register, and that you receive your relicensing reminders.

  • Suspend or cancel your licence

    You may voluntarily choose to suspend or cancel your licence.

  • Suspension Types

    If your licence is suspended, you cannot undertake restricted building work.

  • Licence ID cards

    Digital licences and physical identification (ID) cards are a simple way to verify your identity as an LBP. If someone asks to see your licence, you have a duty to provide it.

  • Use of logo

    The Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) logo is the key element of the Licensed Building Practitioners scheme. This can be used on your website and business collateral as long as your licence remains active.