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Check a builder licence in VIC
Builders in Victoria are licensed by Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). 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 VIC yourself
Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) publishes licences on the Find and check a practitioner. It’s free and takes a couple of minutes.
- Open the Building and Plumbing Commission’s “Find and check a practitioner” search.
- Search by the builder’s name or registration number.
- Check the registration is current, covers the work, and matches the name on your contract.
- Also check the BPC’s compliance and enforcement register for the same name.
Home building insurance
For contracts signed from 1 July 2026, eligible domestic building work over $20,000 must be covered by Home Warranty. The builder pays the premium and you receive a Notice of Cover.
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 registers builders in Victoria?
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), the trading name of the Victorian Building Authority since its rebrand.
Last reviewed 16 October 2026 against the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) website. Rules change, so confirm with the regulator before you rely on a figure.