Building Information Certificate

Who can apply?

A Building Information Certificate application can be lodged for either a part or whole of a building and may be requested by: 

• The owner of the property, 

• Another person, with the consent of the owner of the property, 

• The purchaser of a property under a contract of sole (including the purchaser’s solicitor or agent), 

• A public authority that has notified the owner of its intention to apply for the certificate.

Application form

The Building Information Certificate application form must be completed by the applicant.

Apply here

Required information

Every application for a Building Information Certificate must be accompanied by a current site survey report. Depending on the type of building work, further information may be required. Please refer to the checklist on page 2 of the application form.

On receipt of the application, Council may request the submission of any additional information necessary to enable the proper determination of the application. You will be advised in writing if additional information is required.

Application lodgment

An application must be lodged on the NSW Planning Portal. The NSW Government has prepared a step-by-step user guide for lodging a Building Information Certificate on the NSW Planning Portal.

Assessment process

Once the Building Information Certificate application has been lodged and payment has been receipted, it will be assessed using the following process:

1. Initial assessment – the information is assessed by a Council Building Surveyor,
2. Inspection - A Council Building Surveyor will contact the applicant to arrange an inspection of the building,
3. Request for additional information - Council may request the submission of any additional information that is necessary to enable the proper determination of the application. You will be advised in writing if additional information is required,
4. Determination - the Building Information Certificate application will be determined.

Assessment time

It typically takes three weeks to complete the initial assessment and inspection, however, this can vary based on the complexity of the application.

Can the application be amended?

A Building Information Certificate application cannot be amended once it has been lodged in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.