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Victoria Licence Solutions

In Victoria the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) registers domestic builders. Registration is needed for domestic building work over $10,000.

Regulator: Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). BPC replaced the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) on 1 July 2025. Dan Pleaner, founder, Trade Licence Solutions.

Rules checked against the official regulator information. Confirm your exact case with Dan.

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The Victoria rules

  • Registration needed for domestic building work over $10,000 (a major domestic building contract).
  • Domestic building insurance needed for work of $16,000 or more.
  • Classes: Domestic Builder (Unlimited) and Domestic Builder (Limited), for example carpentry or glazing.
  • The BPC replaced the VBA on 1 July 2025. Recent changes, including an online exam from January 2026, are to verify on the BPC site.

Official regulator: Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). Rules change, so check the regulator page too.

Your steps to a Victoria licence

  1. Check your registration class and eligibility on the BPC site.
  2. Gather your documents, referee reports and insurance details.
  3. Apply, with us checking every document first.
  4. Respond to BPC questions until your registration is granted.

Dan's prices

Prices are from amounts, ex GST and government fees. Your $150 consultation is credited to the full fee.

ServicePrice
General builder licencefrom $2,000
Company or partnership licencefrom $550
Mutual recognitionfrom $550
Trade contractor licencefrom $495

Victoria licence questions

Is the VBA still the regulator in Victoria?

No. The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) replaced the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) on 1 July 2025. Both names are still searched.

When do I need registration in Victoria?

Domestic building work over $10,000 needs registration. Domestic building insurance is needed at $16,000 or more.

Can I use my licence from another state in Victoria?

Some licensed practitioners can use automatic mutual recognition. Check the BPC page on automatic mutual recognition for your trade.

What changed for builder registration in 2026?

Reported changes include an online exam from January 2026 (to verify on the BPC site).

Licensed interstate?

Automatic mutual recognition for Victoria: see the BPC page. Official information.

Talk to Dan

Dan handles your Victoria application from first call to approval. Call 0412 767 129 or send an enquiry.

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