The NSW Licence Search feature helps you quickly verify and auto-fill electrician licence details directly from the official NSW database. This reduces errors and ensures compliance.

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What is NSW licence search?

NSW Licence Search connects to the official NSW database to verify electrician licence numbers and automatically fill in licence details including expiry dates. It’s available in both Installer and Tester sections of the CCEW form.
This feature is available to Pro users and helps prevent typos and ensure accurate licence information.

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How to use

1

Click the search icon

In the Installer or Tester Details section, click the magnifying glass icon next to the licence number field.
2

Enter the licence number

Type the NSW electrical licence number you want to verify.
3

Select the correct licence

Choose the correct licence from the search results. The system will auto-fill the licence details and expiry date.
This ensures accurate information for compliance.
4

Verify the details

Review the auto-filled information and make any necessary adjustments.

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Benefits

Reduce Errors

Eliminate typos and incorrect licence numbers that could cause compliance issues.

Save Time

Auto-fill licence details instead of manually entering each field.

Ensure Compliance

Verify licence validity and expiry dates from the official database.

Professional

Present accurate, verified information to customers and regulators.

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Best practices

Always verify the licence details after auto-filling, especially for licences that may have been recently renewed or updated.
If a licence search returns no results, double-check the licence number or contact the licence holder to verify the correct number.

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Troubleshooting

Installer Details

How to fill out installer information and use licence search.

Tester Details

How to fill out tester information and use licence search.