Apply for a building information certificate

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When would you need this?

Get the document for existing buildings and structures, and for structures that have been erected without approval.

What you need to know:

Building information certificate applications are commonly made when property is being sold and can be from:

  • the property owner
  • another person, with the property owner’s consent
  • the property buyer under a contract of sale, including their solicitor or agent
  • a public authority when it has notified the owner.

Note: Swimming pools require an additional form. If a swimming pool is associated with this application, a swimming pool compliance certificate or exemption must also be lodged. This application cannot be lodged through the NSW Planning Portal.

Step 1.What you'll need

All documents including plans, reports and other supporting documentation must be correctly formatted in accordance with Council’s electronic application formatting requirements(PDF, 179KB)

Please see development cost requirements: 

Step 2.Fees and charges

Step 3.Submit application

Complete the building information certificate application on the NSW Planning Portal

NSW Planning Portal 

Step 4.What happens next?

You will be contacted for payment of the relevant fee.

We may also contact you for further information or clarification.

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  • to create and track requests
  • submit and view applications
  • make a payment.

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Need further assistance?

Call our Customer Service Centre on:

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