Before you can start any approved building or construction work, you must find and appoint a principal certifier.
The principal certifier can be:
- a registered building surveyor
- your local council or
- a registered body corporate (certification company).
The principal certifier:
- carries out mandatory building inspections during the construction period
- issues the development certificate when all requirements are met.
How to find a certifier
Online
- Select the ‘Search the register of certifiers’ button.
- Select 'Advanced search'.
- Make your selection from the Class of Registration:
- Building Surveyor – Restricted (all classes of building)
- Building Surveyor – Restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings)
- Building Surveyor – Unrestricted
- other expertise that you may require for your project.
- Select 'Registered' from 'Registration Status'.
- Select 'Search'.
- Refine the search and select 'Update Search' to see the results.
Contact your local council
You can also find accredited certifiers, authorised to operate as a principal certifier by contacting your local council.
More information
- You choose who you’ll appoint as a certifier. Your builder isn't allowed to appoint the certifier or influence your choice of certifier.
- Certifiers are categorised according to their expertise, qualifications and experience. You may need more than one type of certifier.
Last updated: 6 September 2024