Updating your QBCC licence—a step-by-step guide
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to Queensland's building and construction industry, maintaining your QBCC licence is crucial.
Keeping your licence current is essential for staying compliant and maintaining credibility.
Whether you’re renewing, replacing, or restoring your licence, here’s how to get it sorted.
Step 1: Know your licence status
First, determine what action you need to take:
a) Renew—if your licence is due or recently expired (within 3 months)
b) Replace—if your licence is lost, stolen, damaged, or your details have changed
c) Restore—if your licence was cancelled after being expired for more than 3 months.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to Queensland's building and construction industry, maintaining your QBCC licence is crucial.
Step 2: Prepare your documents
Before applying, make sure you’ve got everything you need:
- a QBCC renewal notice (usually sent a month before expiry)
- payment details (bank card, account info, or BPAY)
- valid ID
- relevant forms based on your update type.
Step 3: Choose your method
The QBCC offers convenient, simple ways to meet your individual needs including:
- online through myQBCC
- phone – 139 333
- in person at one of our service centres.
Step 4: Submit your application
Once your documents are ready, submit your application through your chosen method. Make sure all details are accurate to avoid delays.
Step 5: Receive confirmation
After processing, you’ll receive:
a) a confirmation email or payment receipt
b) your new licence card by mail
c) all future notifications from the QBCC to your registered contact information.