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Apply for a building warrant: step by step

Apply for a building warrant if you intend to build, alter, extend or demolish a building, including building completion certificates and site inspections.

You usually need a building warrant if you intend to build, alter, extend or demolish a building. Some types of work are exempt though. 

This step by step shows you what work needs a warrant, what does not, how to apply for both a building warrant and building completion certificate.

Search for an existing building warrant application

  1. Check if the work needs a building warrant

    You may need a building warrant if you are building, altering, extending or demolishing a building, though some building works are exempt.

  2. Work that does not have a valid building warrant

    You may need to apply for a certificate or inspection if you've carried out work without a valid building warrant.

  3. Submit a building warrant application

    Once you have checked that the work does need a building warrant, you can submit an application for a warrant online.

  4. Check the building warrant fee and how to pay

    Fees for applying for a building warrant and how to make a payment.

  5. Request a site inspection

    Building standards site inspections, what they are and how to book.

  6. Submit a completion certificate for building work

    You must submit a completion certificate once the work covered by a building warrant is complete and meets the relevant building regulations.