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Painting contractor registration (first time)
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PainterImportant changes to registration requirements as of 1 February 2023
As of 1 February 2023, the Building Services Board will have enhanced powers to manage the commercial conduct and behaviour of registered building service providers. These changes relate to certain events that occurred on or after this date.
It is important that you are aware of these changes as they may impact your application for registration. View full details of the changes here.
How do I apply?
To apply for registration as a painting contractor you must complete one of the application forms below. Choose the form that best suits your business operations as either an individual (sole trader), partnership or company.
When you have completed the application form submit it and your supporting documentation to Licensing Services with the applicable fees. Your application can be submitted online, by post or in person.
Application forms
Changes to application forms
All building service provider initial application forms have been revised and are available below. Older versions of these forms can no longer be accepted when submitting online. Any applications received online that include a form with payment details will be deleted.
Individual
Application form
Download the PDF application form: Painting Contractor (Individual) Registration – Form 24
How to submit your application
Online:
Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online
By post or in person:
If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application.
Applications received without payment will not be accepted.
PROTECTION OF CREDIT CARDHOLDER INFORMATION: The department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application.
Partnership
Application form
Download the PDF application form: Painting Contractor (Partnership) Registration – Form 25
How to submit your application
Online:
Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online
By post or in person:
If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application Payment Form and attach it to your application.
Applications received without payment will not be accepted.
PROTECTION OF CREDIT CARDHOLDER INFORMATION: The department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application.
Company/body corporate
Application form
Download the PDF application form: Painting Contractor (Company) Registration – Form 26
How to submit your application
Online:
Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online
By post or in person:
If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application.
Applications received without payment will not be accepted.
PROTECTION OF CREDIT CARDHOLDER INFORMATION: The department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application.
Automatic mutual recognition and Mutual recognition
If you are registered or licensed as a painter elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out painting work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.
Obligations of registered painting contractors
Information on your responsibilities
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