Figures checked 1 October 2026: the ACT Government’s Construction licences guidance requires licence holders to advise the Registrar within 14 days of a details change and lists 02 6207 8096 for the Construction and Work Place Licensing team. Reportable changes include your name, address, email, phone, or directors or partners, and the registration form must be completed. Updating licence registration details is separate from showing public liability insurance to a client.
Which changes must I report within 14 days?
The ACT Government identifies the following details as reportable:
| Reportable change | What to report |
|---|---|
| Name | A change to your personal, corporate or partnership name |
| Address | A change to your registered address |
| A change to your email address | |
| Phone | A change to your phone number |
| Directors or partners | A change to the directors of a corporation or the partners of a partnership |
The 14-day notification requirement begins when the relevant details change. The cited guidance does not specify how the days are counted, so contact the Registrar’s team promptly if the deadline is close.
How do I notify the Registrar?
- Complete the registration form. This is the form specified for a change to licence-holder details.
- Contact the Construction and Work Place Licensing team to confirm the appropriate way to lodge it:
- Phone: 02 6207 8096
- Email: cwpl@act.gov.au
- Keep a dated copy of the form and any submission confirmation. The 14-day obligation is not satisfied merely by updating contact information held by a client, insurer or other party.
The published contact details are a way to confirm the current lodgement process; they should not be treated as confirmation that a phone call or email alone replaces the registration form.
Is updating registration the same as providing insurance evidence to a client?
No. The ACT requirement is to notify the Registrar of changed licence-holder details. The cited licensing guidance does not state that completing the registration form amends public liability insurance, confirms that a policy remains current, or satisfies a client’s request for insurance evidence.
If a client separately requests insurance evidence, check the client’s instructions, the relevant contract and the policy’s PDS. Do not treat an updated ACT construction licence registration as proof of public liability cover.
Is a detail change the same as renewing a licence or replacing its card?
No. The ACT Government separates these processes:
| Situation | Form or process |
|---|---|
| Personal, contact, corporate or partnership details change | Complete the registration form |
| A licence needs to be renewed | Complete the licence renewal form and pay the licence term fee |
| A licence card is lost, stolen or damaged | Complete the application for a replacement card form |
The replacement-card form can only be used for licences, registrations and cards issued in the ACT. Replacement fees apply, although the cited guidance does not state a fee amount. A licence should be renewed before it expires; an application to renew it after expiry also requires an application fee.
This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Check the ACT Government regulator page for current licensing requirements and the relevant policy PDS for insurance terms.
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FAQ
How long do I have to report a change to my ACT construction licence details?
You must advise the Registrar within 14 days of the change and complete the registration form.
Which licence details are reportable?
Name, address, email and phone changes are reportable. You must also report changes to the directors of a corporation or the partners of a partnership.
Who can I contact about lodging the registration form?
Contact the ACT Construction and Work Place Licensing team on 02 6207 8096 or at cwpl@act.gov.au to confirm the current lodgement method.
Does updating my registration details update my public liability insurance?
No. Registration details and public liability insurance are separate matters. Check the contract and policy PDS for any client requirement to provide insurance evidence.
What form do I use if my licence card is lost, stolen or damaged?
Use the application for a replacement card form. It is only available for licences, registrations and cards issued in the ACT, and replacement fees apply.
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