VIC Domestic Builder (Limited) Registration — Building and Plumbing Commission
VIC
Online registration application allowing Victorian trade contractors to legally manage and carry out specific classes of domestic building work (e.g. carpentry, bricklaying, bathroom/kitchen renovations, waterproofing, pool/spa construction) for projects over $10,000.
Issuing authority
Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) Victoria (formerly Victorian Building Authority)
Official source
vba.vic.gov.auCost
$890.00 application fee (2025-26); annual renewal fee applies
How to apply
- Confirm which of the 29 Domestic Builder Limited (DB-L) trade classes matches your specialty (e.g. carpentry, bricklaying, bathroom/kitchen/laundry renovation, roof tiling, waterproofing, cabinet making, pool/spa construction).
- Gather required documents: identity documents, trade qualifications/certificates, evidence of relevant experience across multiple projects, technical references from qualified practitioners confirming your experience.
- Log in to the BPC portal at bpc.vic.gov.au and start a new application from the 'Registration and licensing' page.
- Complete the online DB-L application form, selecting your specific trade class, and upload all supporting documents.
- Pay the 2025-26 application fee of $890.00 (Domestic Builder Limited) online.
- Attend any required technical interview or online examination to demonstrate knowledge of regulations relevant to your trade class.
- Await BPC assessment — the process typically takes two to three months under normal circumstances.
- Upon approval, receive your Certificate of Registration for the specific DB-L class and satisfy any mandatory domestic building insurance (DBI) requirements for covered work.
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