Victorian Building Authority
Victoria's regulator of building practitioners and plumbers. Domestic building work over $10,000 requires a registered builder, and all plumbing work requires a licensed or registered plumber — both checkable on the VBA register.
Verify on the official register →
Based on public register and directory records collected up to 30 June 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific trader
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current VBA status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where VBA holders are
- VIC
- NSW
Trades that hold it
Builder · 37,585Building Design Architectural · 1,988Surveyor · 1,224Building Inspector · 1,095Demolition Contractor · 536Building Design Interior · 176Building Design Services · 142Quantity Surveyor · 131Project Manager · 89Residential Builder / Renovator · 10
VBA holders with review evidence
These businesses hold a current VBA record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.
Common questions
What is Victorian Building Authority?
Victoria's regulator of building practitioners and plumbers. Domestic building work over $10,000 requires a registered builder, and all plumbing work requires a licensed or registered plumber — both checkable on the VBA register. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold Victorian Building Authority?
We track 42,991 tradespeople with a Victorian Building Authority record, based on register and listing data collected up to 30 June 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a Victorian Building Authority record be out of date?
Yes. 280 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to 30 June 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds Victorian Building Authority?
Check the official register at https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/tools/find-practitioner, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
Keep checking
We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.