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Log in to BPC Online
- Apply for and manage building permits (replaces BAMS)
- Apply for and maintain registration
- Keep insurance up to date
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Log in to BAMS
- Apply for building permit numbers (BPNs)
- Process levy payments
- Submit relevant building surveyor monthly reports for prescribed events
- Amend BPN records and building permit details
- Advise changes to the cost of buildding work
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Log in to VBA360
- Purchase and manage compliance certificates
- Create and amend drain inpection bookings
- Submit and track a building or plumbing complaint
- Submit, manage and track an owner-builder application
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Log in to eToolbox
- Apply for a plumbing licence and/or registration
- Renew a plumbing licence or registration
- Update plumber persional details
- Request a plumber ID card
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Log in to BuildVic
- Purchase domestic building insurance (DBI)
- View certificates of insurance
- Access your DBI letter of eligibility
- Check current job limits and premium rates
Plumbers may only carry out plumbing work within Victoria if they have a current registration or licence, or are a plumbing apprentice.
Find out more below about applying for or renewing a plumbing licence or registration.
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Which registration or licence do I need?
Learn the difference between plumbing registration and licensing, as well as information about practitioner ID cards. -
Plumber registration requirements and eligibility
Find out how to apply for plumbing registration or a plumbing licence. -
Plumber renewals
Learn how to renew your registration and licence, including CFA volunteers and if your registration or licence has expired. -
Plumber insurance requirements
Licensed plumbers must provide evidence that they hold the relevant insurance before we will issue or renew a plumbing licence. -
Plumber registration fees
See information on plumber licence, registration, application, renewal, examination and other fees. -
Prescribed units for plumbing
Find out what prescribed units of competency you need for each plumbing class. -
Mutual recognition for plumbers
Learn how to apply if you have a current equivalent interstate or New Zealand registration, licence, permit or authorisation. -
Plumber classes and categories
Find out the details of main, specialised and restricted plumbing classes.
Last updated 30 June 2026