Digital trade licences and certificates

The NSW Government is working to digitise trade licences and credentials, making it easier for you to go wallet free.

Individual contractor licence holders, qualified supervisor and tradesperson certificate holders can access a digital version of their licence or certificate through the Service NSW app.

Digital licences and credentials are new technology, so you should keep your physical card on you and produce it for inspection if requested.

When checking a digital licence or credential, check details such as name, date of issue and date of birth, as you would a physical card. Check the live features, such as the date and time last refreshed, the animated NSW government logo in the top left-hand corner and the Waratah hologram, which moves when the phone is tilted.

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Get more information on how to check a digital licence or credential.

NSW home building licensees have a range of responsibilities they should be aware of. These responsibilities are outlined on our licence holder overview page.

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