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NSW CCEW eCert
Tradie Forms does not currently support NSW CCEW eCert lodgement
Tradie Forms does not currently support the new NSW CCEW or direct BCNSW eCert lodgement.
Current status
| Old Tradie Forms CCEW | Retired |
| New CCEW form in Tradie Forms | Not available |
| Direct BCNSW eCert lodgement | Not supported |
| PDF download | Not available |
| Current submission channel | BCNSW eCert portal |
From 1 July 2026, Building Commission NSW requires every CCEW to be submitted through eCert. Handwritten and PDF CCEWs are no longer accepted.
There is no confirmed release or availability date for Tradie Forms support.
Complete a current CCEW
- Open the BCNSW eCert portal
- Sign in using the method required by Building Commission NSW
- Enter the current site, customer, work, licence and test details
- Review the declaration and submit in the portal
- Save the BCNSW reference with the job
The person who performed the safety and compliance tests must submit the CCEW as soon as possible and no later than seven days after completing the tests.
Existing Tradie Forms drafts
Existing drafts from the retired Tradie Forms CCEW may remain available as a historical job reference. They cannot be downloaded as a valid CCEW or lodged through Tradie Forms.
Related
Retired CCEW draft guide
Understand fields stored in an existing Tradie Forms draft.
Open BCNSW eCert
Create and submit the current CCEW outside Tradie Forms.
Official sources
The regulator publications this guide is based on. Always check the current official form before you lodge.