This form contains 41 fields organized into 11 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Description of proposed building work
Description of proposed building work Text
Enter a concise description of the proposed building work to be carried out, including the purpose, scope and key elements or changes planned.
General
Signature1 Signature
Inspections/stages to be covered (fee payable) - stages and other details
Foundation/excavation stage Checkbox
Check this box if the engagement and fee cover inspections of the foundation or excavation stage.
Footings stage Checkbox
Check this box if the engagement and fee cover inspections of the footings stage.
Slab stage Checkbox
Check this box if the engagement and fee cover inspections of the slab stage.
Frame stage Checkbox
Check this box if the engagement and fee cover inspections of the frame (structural framing) stage.
Final stage Checkbox
Check this box if the engagement and fee cover the final completion inspection.
Other stages / aspects (please indicate) Checkbox
Check this box if other stages or specific aspects not listed are to be inspected, and provide the details in the space provided.
Inspections/stages to be covered — details Text
Enter the inspections, stages and any other relevant details that are covered by the fee payable (for example: foundation/excavation, footings, slab, frame, final and any other specific stages or aspects). Fill only if 'Other stages / aspects (please indicate)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Other stages / aspects (please indicate)
Local government area
Local government area Text
Enter the name of the local government area (LGA) in which the land/property is located.
Lot and plan details
Lot and plan details Text
Enter the lot and plan identifier(s) for the property (for example SP/RP or title reference); include previous lot/plan details if the plan is not registered and attach an additional list if more space is required.
Notify owner (send to owner) - selection
Notify the owner that a private certifier has been engaged (send to owner) Checkbox
Check this box when you are notifying the building owner (who is not the client) that a private certifier has been engaged and you are sending Form 18 to the owner.
Owner's details
Owner name (in full) Text
Enter the owner's full legal name for official correspondence.
Company name (if applicable) Text
Enter the registered company or business name of the owner if the owner is a company; leave blank if not applicable. Fill only if 'Owner name (in full)' is a company.
Depends on: Owner name (in full)
Contact person Text
Enter the full name of the person to contact about this application. Fill only if 'Owner name (in full)' is a company.
Depends on: Owner name (in full)
Business phone number Text
Enter the business telephone number where the owner or company can be reached, including area or country code if needed.
Mobile phone number Text
Enter the owner's mobile phone number, including country code if applicable.
Email address Text
Enter the owner's primary email address for correspondence and notices.
Postal address Text
Enter the full mailing address (street number, street name and unit or PO box) for correspondence.
Suburb / Town Text
Enter the suburb, town or city for the postal address.
Postcode Number
Enter the postcode for the postal address.
State / Territory Combobox
Enter the state, territory or region for the postal address (e.g., NSW, VIC).
VIC NSW SA TAS WA QLD ACT NT
Private certifier details (name, company, date of engagement)
Private certifier name Text
Enter the full name of the private certifier who has been engaged to assess and inspect the proposed building work.
Company name (if applicable) Text
Enter the certifier's company or business name, if they are representing a company; otherwise leave blank or enter 'N/A'.
Date of engagement Date
Provide the date on which the private certifier was engaged to undertake the certifying functions.
Private certifier's details
Name of building certifier (in full) Text
Enter the private building certifier's full legal name as it should appear on the form.
Company name (if applicable) Text
Enter the certifier's company or firm name if they work for a company, or leave blank if not applicable. Fill only if 'Name of building certifier (in full)' is a company.
Depends on: Name of building certifier (in full)
Contact person Text
Enter the full name of the contact person at the company responsible for correspondence, if different from the certifier. Fill only if 'Name of building certifier (in full)' is a company.
Depends on: Name of building certifier (in full)
Business phone number Text
Enter the certifier's business phone number for contact about this application.
Mobile number Text
Enter the certifier's mobile phone number for direct contact.
Email address Text
Enter the certifier's or company contact's email address for electronic correspondence.
Postal address (line 1) Text
Enter the primary postal or street address where correspondence should be mailed.
Postal address (line 2 / suburb) Text
Enter additional address information such as unit, building, suburb or locality for the postal address.
Postcode Text
Enter the postcode for the certifier's postal address.
State Combobox
Enter the state, territory or region for the certifier's postal address.
VIC NSW SA TAS WA QLD ACT NT
Licence number Text
Enter the certifier's registration or licence number issued by the relevant authority.
Private certifier's signature (Date)
Private certifier signature date Date
Enter the date on which the private certifier signed this form.
Street address (number, street, suburb/locality, state, postcode)
Street number and street name Text
Enter the property's street number and street name, including unit/lot/level details if applicable.
Suburb / locality Text
Enter the suburb or locality where the property is located.
State / territory Combobox
Enter the state or territory in which the property is situated (for example QLD, NSW, VIC).
VIC NSW SA TAS WA QLD ACT NT
Postcode Number
Enter the postcode for the property's location.