Apply for a building information certificate
Get the document for existing buildings and structures, and for structures that have been erected without approval.
Project Status: When you need to do this
Building information certificate applications are commonly made when property is being sold and can be from:
- the property owner
- another person, with the property owner’s consent
- the property buyer under a contract of sale, including their solicitor or agent
- a public authority when it has notified the owner.
What you need to do
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Complete the building information certificate application
Ensure that all fields have been filled in correctly.
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Prepare your plans and documents
These must be in digital form and comply with our digital requirements.
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Email your form to us
Lodge the completed application by email to [email protected] and you will be contacted for payment of the relevant fee.
Before you start
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Review the notes in the form
These explain who can make an application, the need for owners’ consent, what plans and documents are required, and the fees to be paid.
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Review our requirements for electronic documents
Electronic documents lodged with your application must satisfy our digital requirements, including file format, size, resolution and naming conventions.
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Swimming pools require an additional form
If a swimming pool is associated with this application, a certificate application - swimming pools must also be lodged, along with the relevant fees.
After you finish
Once your application is received, we may contact you for further information or clarification.