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Check a builder licence in QLD
Builders in Queensland are licensed by Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Here’s how to check a licence on the official register, and what else to check before you sign.
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How to check a builder licence in QLD yourself
Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) publishes licences on the QBCC licensee register. It’s free and takes a couple of minutes.
- Open the QBCC licensee register.
- Search by the contractor’s name or licence number.
- Check the licence class covers the work and the licensee matches the name on your quote or contract.
Home building insurance
Residential construction work valued over $3,300 must be covered by the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme. Ask the contractor for confirmation that the work has been insured.
Check more than the licence
A current licence doesn’t tell you whether the business is in financial trouble. These national registers cover businesses in every state:
- ABN Lookup: Confirms the ABN is active and who it belongs to.
- ASIC published notices: Liquidation, administration and winding-up notices.
- ASIC banned and disqualified register: People banned from managing companies.
Building in NSW or the ACT instead? Know Your Builder runs all of these checks for you, free.
Common questions
Who licenses builders in Queensland?
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Its licensee register is free to search.
Last reviewed 16 October 2026 against the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) website. Rules change, so confirm with the regulator before you rely on a figure.