BCNSW eCert portal

BCNSW eCert portal streamlines how electricians, gasfitters, and medical gasfitters and technicians submit their certificates of compliance and certificates of inspection.

It will eventually replace older PDF and paper processes with a faster and more secure online system.

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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.

The portal launched on 1 December 2025. It will become mandatory for electricians, gasfitters, and medical gasfitters and technicians to submit their certificates of compliance and inspection through the portal.

Other specialist tradespeople may be onboarded in future phases.

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BCNSW eCert

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BCNSW eCert

In NSW, safety and accountability are paramount. 

Whether you're working for a customer, an organisation, a hospital or an energy provider, your work plays a critical role in protecting lives and property from damage.

So what is a Certificate of Compliance? 

A certificate of compliance is your formal declaration that the work completed meets all relevant compliance and installation standards and regulations. It's not just paperwork, it's a commitment to quality and safety.

Fail to provide one. This can incur a fine for each time a certificate of compliance is not submitted. And remember, depending on the nature of the work carried out, additional relevant authorities or stakeholders may also need to receive a copy to ensure full regulatory compliance.

The Building Commission NSW eCert portal makes compliance easy. Register, log in and manage your certificates all in one place. Certificates submitted through the Building Commission NSW eCert Portal are instantly and automatically lodged with Building Commission NSW.

No extra steps required. Copies will be automatically sent to your customer and may also be shared with other relevant parties depending on the nature of the work completed. It's fast, simple and keeps everyone informed. Streamline your process and stay compliant with ease.

Compliance isn't just a requirement, it's your obligation. Lodge your certificate, meet your licence obligations. Earn trust.

Need help? The Building Commission NSW has resources on our website to support you through every step.

Benefits 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.

Electricians

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What you need to know

Key dates

From December 2025 electrical licence holders will be able to register for the BCNSW eCert portal. Once registered, they will be able to submit a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) on the portal.

From 1 July 2026 all CCEWs must be submitted through BCNSW eCert portal either individually or by approved API. Handwritten CCEW forms and PDF CCEW forms will no longer be accepted from this date.

CCEW for metering work

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.

CCEW for solar installers

From mid-2026 registered installers on the NSW Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Installer Portal will be able to submit CCEW for relevant new and upgraded battery and solar systems. There will be no need to submit the CCEW on the BCNSW eCert portal.

API for the electrical industry

We’re working on a new API that will integrate the BCNSW eCert portal with existing business systems and software used by electricians.

Learn more about the BCNSW eCert API

Resources and support

Webinar: BCNSW eCert for electricians

Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (AEST)

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.

Gasfitters

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What you need to know

Key dates

Existing certificates of compliance and certificates of inspection will be migrated from MyInspections to the BCNSW eCert portal only when they can be linked to an individual licensee. This includes any certificates lodged during December, January or February. 

Certificates will be transferred across in planned stages and will be visible in the BCNSW eCert portal. Please allow approximately one month for the transfer to be completed.

From December 2025 gasfitters will be able to register for BCNSW eCert and submit a certificate of compliance and certificate of inspection on the 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.

MyInspections portal

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.

Plumbers will continue to use the MyInspections portal.

Resources and support

BCNSW eCert user guide for gasfitters

Learn how to access and use the BCNSW eCert portal to easily manage and submit Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Inspection for gasfitting work.

Compliance requirements for gasfitters

Learn more about your legal obligations as a licensed gasfitter in NSW.

Medical gasfitters and technicians

Gasfitter using a wrench to adjust a pipe connected to a pressure gauge

What you need to know

Key dates

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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