# QLD Form 21 (/docs/form-guides/building/qld/qld-building-form-21-final-inspection)



Use this guide when you fill **Form 21 - Final Inspection Certificate** in Tradie Forms. The web form follows the Queensland PDF layout for single detached class 1a and class 10 buildings or structures.

[Open Form 21](/forms/qld-building-form-21-final-inspection) after the final inspection and supporting stage records are ready.

<Callout type="warn" className="docs-callout-warn my-4">
  Form 21 is for the building types stated on the official form and excludes
  swimming pools and swimming pool fences. Check that Form 21 is the right final
  certificate before signing.
</Callout>

## Before you start [#before-you-start]

* Confirm you are the right **building certifier** for the work.
* Have the **owner details** and **property address**, including lot and plan and local government area.
* Know the **building development approval number** and your **certifier reference number**.
* Have **stage inspection and certificate dates** ready for the certification table.
* Be ready to **sign and date** the certificate.

## In the app [#in-the-app]

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## Owner [#owner]

Enter the **owner name**, **company** and **contact person** when the owner is a company, plus **phone numbers**, **email**, and **postal address** for correspondence.

Save owner details on Solo or Team to prefill repeat clients.

<span id="property" />

## Property [#property]

Use **address search** for the street address, or type street, suburb, state, and postcode manually.

Add **lot and plan** details from the title or rates notice, and the **local government area**.

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## Building [#building]

Describe the **building or structure** and its **class under the National Construction Code**.

<span id="approval" />

## Approval [#approval]

Enter the **building development approval number** and your **building certifier reference number** for this project.

<span id="performance" />

## Performance [#performance]

If the work uses a **performance-based solution**, list the **performance requirements** relied on. Leave blank when not applicable.

<span id="certification" />

## Certification [#certification]

Enter **date of inspection** and **date of certificate** for each construction stage:

* Foundation and excavation
* Footing/slab
* Frame
* Final
* Other stages (add a description when you use the other certificate rows)

Leave unused rows blank.

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## Certifier [#certifier]

Enter your **name**, **company**, **contact person**, **phone numbers**, **email**, **postal address**, and **licence number**.

Save certifier details as a **saved detail** on Solo or Team to prefill your next Form 21.

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## Signature [#signature]

**Sign** and enter the **date** as the building certifier for this work.

## Check before download [#check-before-download]

1. The owner, property, approval, and certifier references match the job.
2. The building description and class are within the form’s stated scope.
3. Any performance-based solution requirements are listed.
4. Every stage row used has the correct inspection and certificate dates.
5. Every Other row used has a clear stage or certificate description.
6. The certifier name, licence number, signature, and date are complete.

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## After download [#after-download]

Give the signed PDF to the owner and keep it with the approval and inspection records. Follow the building-certification lodgement process that applies to the job.

For a full walkthrough, read the [Queensland Form 21 final inspection certificate guide](/resources/qld-form-21-final-inspection-certificate-guide).