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Update

If your contact details change you can update these with the QBCC at any time. This includes your: 

  • address (Note: your business address must be a physical address and not a PO Box) 
  • phone number 
  • email 
  • change of level  
  • endorsements. 

Learn about the eligibility requirements to apply for an endorsement or change to your licence level.

If submitting a change to your level or adding an endorsement at any other time than renewal, an additional application fee is required.

Download and complete  

Change of particulars for a certifier form (PDF 55.1KB)

Pay fees and lodge 

Renew 

It’s important to pay your yearly renewal fee by the expiry date to prevent cancellation.   

Renew on time! There is no option to restore a certifier licence. 

If your licence has been cancelled because you didn’t renew on time, you must re-apply and pay the full application fee.

If you are endorsed as a private certifier, you must also provide a copy of your certificate of currency from a professional indemnity insurer. 

Complete renewal notice

Complete the renewal notice you received in the mail. 

Gather supporting documentation  

You will need to provide us with copies of your:  

  • current AIBS or RICS accreditation certificate
  • current professional indemnity insurance if holds private certifier endorsement
  • certified copy of your photographic proof of ID (e.g a colour copy of your passport or driver's licence).

Pay fees and lodge form 

To make it easier to be on time, you have the option of paying over the phone before sending in your documents. 

Phone 

  • Call us on 139 333 to pay using a credit or debit card.  
  • You will still need to lodge the form and documents with us: 

In person 

  • Visit a service centre, where you will need to show photo ID. 
  • You can pay by Eftpos at a service centre. 
  • Lodge the form and documents 

Mail 

  • Mail us the form with your credit or debit card details on it. 
  • Include copies of all relevant documents. 

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Certifier licence fees

Licence application and renewal fees are outlined below.

If you are applying to change your level at any time you will pay an application fee. There is no fee for adding an endorsements at any time.

Our fees and charges increase on 1 July each year. On 1 July 2023 our fees and charges were increased in line with legislative requirements. You can contact us to find out details about specific fees, charges or prices.     

$1100.60

Total fee for a new application.

$174.11

Change the level application fee.

$926.49

Annual licence renewal fee.

Last reviewed: 18 Sep 2021 Last published: 14 Feb 2024
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