# Licence search (https://dev.tradieforms.com.au/docs/features/smart-search/licence-search)

Licence search helps you find licence holder details faster. It appears only where a supported register is wired into the template.

## In-form licence search [#in-form-licence-search]

On supported templates, tap **Search** on the licence area to query a public register and prefill licence fields.

After you pick a result, check:

- Name
- Licence or contractor number
- Qualified supervisor number where relevant
- Expiry date
- The person actually responsible for the work on site

Registers can lag renewals or contain names that need careful matching. If search fails, type the details manually.

## Licence check tool [#licence-check-tool]

Open [**Tools -> Licence check**](https://tradieforms.com.au/app/tools/licence-check) when you want to check a licence outside a form. Search by licence number, business name, or holder name.

Licence check is available on paid plans for live public registers in **NSW**, **QLD**, **VIC**, **ACT**, and **WA**.

Tradie Forms does not currently search the SA, TAS, or NT registers. Open the relevant official register directly when you need to check a licence in one of those states.

Results can help you find the right record faster, but they are not a substitute for checking the official register and your job requirements.

## Requirements [#requirements]

In-form licence search and Licence check require a paid plan. The exact registers depend on the template or state you select.

- **[Smart search overview](https://dev.tradieforms.com.au/docs/features/smart-search)** - See address search and ABN lookup.