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NSW Fair Trading Licence Verification

Verify New South Wales contractor licences against NSW Fair Trading records. Search builders, plumbers, electricians, and specialist trade licences.

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NSW Fair Trading

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Licence NSW-DEMO-485416C · Contractor · New South Wales

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What you get
Licence status, holder, licence type, state, source, classes, and last checked details.
API example
/api/v1/verify?state=NSW&licence_number=NSW-DEMO-485416C
The same licence check can be used in the web app or through the API.
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Official register

NSW Fair Trading

WorkClear points each search back to the official public register source so licence checks can be reviewed against the government record.

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Home building licences

General building and specialist residential building licence categories.

Electrical and plumbing

Electrical, plumbing, draining, gasfitting, and refrigeration licence categories.

Specialist trades

Trade categories such as waterproofing, tiling, demolition, air conditioning, and pool building.

Supervisor and permit records

Supervisor certificates, permits, and related public records where available.

NSW workflow options

Use NSW licence checks beyond web search

Start with a manual NSW search, then use paid API access, bulk uploads, watchlists, and saved evidence when the same checks need to run inside team workflows.

New South Wales licence rules

What customers usually check

Check current status

Confirm the NSW licence is current before onboarding, procurement, or compliance approval.

Check scope of work

Use licence category details to confirm the contractor is authorised for the work being performed.

Watch for refresh status

NSW is live in WorkClear while refresh work continues, so availability labels should be checked before relying on a category.

Keep evidence

Use saved history, reports, and API responses to keep proof of checks your team has performed.

Frequently asked

Questions about NSW licence checks

These answers support search users and give Google clearer state-specific context without changing the official register record.

Is NSW licence verification live?

Yes. NSW licence checks are live, with refresh work continuing for the underlying register data.

Can I search NSW Fair Trading licences by name?

WorkClear supports name and licence-number search workflows for live NSW licence records.

Should I still check NSW Fair Trading directly?

For urgent or high-risk decisions, WorkClear recommends checking the official register as the source of truth.

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