Renewing applicants

To qualify for a renewal, the applicant must have previously held an electrical contractor’s licence. Prerequisites apply, see the regulations.

Obligations of the business

• Must engage a nominated manager (may be the owner of the business)
• Must have public liability insurance in accordance with the Electricity Industry Safety and Administration Regulations 1999 (the regulations)
• Must have paid the prescribed licence fee
• Under section 21 of the Act all holders of an electrical contractor's licence, including single operators, are required to keep a register of employees who perform electrical work on their behalf. A sample register has been included below or contractors may wish to develop their own.

Electrical Contractor licence - Nominated manager

All contractors must engage a nominated manager

Application forms, guidelines and information

 How to renew your Electrical Contractor’s licence

 Electrical Contractor - Renewal Application form

 Register of employees undertaking electrical work 

 Schedule of fees & renewal dates for Electrical Contractor licences

Electrical Contractor Licence Holder Search

 How to locate a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations

Licence Fee Payment Options

Licence fee payments can be made via the following methods

• in person, using major credit cards, eftpos, cheque or postal order, at any Service Tasmania shop
• in person, using major credit cards, eftpos, cheque or postal order, during the hours of 9am - 5pm at the reception area of Workplace Standards Tasmania 
• by mail to the address below, using major credit cards, cheque or postal order