# Custom forms (https://dev.tradieforms.com.au/docs/features/custom-forms)

If the form you need is not in the public library, use **Request a template**.

You can request:

- A shared template suggestion that may become public
- A private custom template for your business

Custom templates can be compliance, daily operational, or customer-facing paperwork.

Choose who the template is for, set the state and trade, then name the form. Scroll the dialog for Details, where you describe the use case and link a sample PDF.

## Where to request a template [#where-to-request-a-template]

Use **Request a template** from:

- [**Templates**](https://tradieforms.com.au/app/templates)
- **New form** when there is no good match
- [**Support**](https://tradieforms.com.au/app/help)
- Related template pages

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## Request types [#request-types]

| Type                                | Who can use it                    | Notes                                                                    |
| ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Shared template**                 | May become available to all users | Best for common state, trade, or industry paperwork                      |
| **Custom template for my business** | Private to your account or team   | One-off build quote from $59 AUD, plus a paid plan while you need access |

Final build pricing depends on the PDF, number of fields, signatures, tables, calculations, and special download needs. Your plan keeps the template available for your workspace.

## What to include [#what-to-include]

Add:

- State and trade
- Template name
- Why you need it
- Who receives or lodges the finished PDF
- Whether it should be public or private
- A PDF sample if you have one

PDF attachments must be 10 MB or smaller.

## What happens next [#what-happens-next]

1. Tradie Forms receives the request
2. We review the PDF, scope, and pricing
3. We follow up if anything is unclear
4. Once ready and added to your workspace, the template appears in **Templates**

Private templates require a paid plan because they use cloud drafts and account access.

> **Note**
>
> Custom templates are built by the Tradie Forms team. They do not appear instantly after request.