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What is BCNSW eCert?
The BCNSW eCert portal makes it easier for electricians, gasfitters, and medical gasfitters and technicians to meet compliance requirements for their projects.
Electricians, gasfitters, medical gasfitters and technicians are now required to submit their certificates of compliance and inspection through BCNSW eCert.
Other specialist tradespeople may be onboarded in future phases.
BCNSW eCert
Read transcriptBenefits of BCNSW eCert
Submit certificates on the go from any device using a modern digital platform that replaces outdated PDF and paper processes.
Automatically share certificates with customers, suppliers and Building Commission NSW.
Keep all your past certificates and submission history in one place for better record keeping.
Reduce mistakes through built-in checks that guide you as you fill in the form.
What you need to know
From 1 July 2026 all Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEWs) must be submitted through BCNSW eCert portal either individually or by approved API. Handwritten CCEW forms and PDF CCEW forms are no longer accepted from this date.
CCEWs for metering installations must be submitted in the BCNSW eCert portal.
From 1 March 2026 the existing Smart Meter Tool will be phased out. Meter installers will no longer be required to submit information to the Smart Meter Tool.
From 1 July 2026, all CCEWs must be submitted through the BCNSW eCert portal, including solar and battery installations.
CCEWs for eligible solar and battery installations can be submitted through the NSW Consumer Energy Resources (CEW) Installer Portal in the future.
The CER Installer Portal is in development and will be introduced gradually from late 2026.
An API is available for eligible entities to submit certificate information to the BCNSW eCert portal from their business systems or software provider.
Find out whether the BCNSW eCert API is suitable for your organisation.
Resources and support
BCNSW eCert user guide for electricians
Learn how to access and use the BCNSW eCert portal to easily manage and submit Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW).
Compliance requirements for electricians
Learn more about your legal obligations as a licensed electrician in NSW.
What you need to know
Existing certificates of compliance and certificates of inspection have been migrated from MyInspections to the BCNSW eCert portal.
From 1 March 2026 gasfitters will no longer submit a certificate of compliance and certificate of inspection on the MyInspections portal. Certificates must be submitted through BCNSW eCert portal only.
From March 2026 autogas fitters will no longer submit their certificate of compliance and certificate of inspection on the MyInspections portal or the BCNSW eCert portal.
Resources and support
Compliance requirements for gasfitters
Learn more about your legal obligations as a licensed gasfitter in NSW.
What you need to know
From December 2025 medical gasfitters and technicians will be able to register for BCNSW eCert. Once registered, they will be able to submit certificates of compliance.
From 1 March 2026 medical gasfitters and technicians will no longer submit a certificate of compliance on the MyCertificates portal. Certificates of compliance for medical gas work must be submitted on BCNSW eCert only.
Resources and support
BCNSW eCert user guide for medical gasfitters and technicians
Learn how to access and use the BCNSW eCert portal to easily manage and submit certificates of compliance for medical gasfitting work.
Compliance requirements for medical gasfitters and technicians
Learn more about your legal obligations as a licensed medical gasfitter or technician in NSW.
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