TAS: Documents you’ll likely need
A practical checklist of documents Tasmanian owner-builders typically need, organised in the order they become relevant.
Why order matters
In Tasmania, confusion often arises because documents are gathered out of sequence. Engaging your building surveyor early helps clarify what is required and when.
Early-stage documents
- Site details and title information
- Concept plans or preliminary drawings
- Advice or confirmation from council (planning requirements)
- Building surveyor engagement details
Approval-stage documents
- Planning approval (if required)
- Construction drawings and specifications
- Engineering reports (as applicable)
- Energy efficiency documentation
- Building approval documentation
Before work starts
- Insurance certificates (Contract Works + Public Liability)
- Confirmation of inspection stages
- Trade licence details
- Site safety and access arrangements
During construction
- Inspection records and approvals
- Photos of key stages (before concealment)
- Variation records and updated drawings
- Invoices and receipts
Completion & after
- Final inspection sign-off
- Completion / occupation approval
- Compliance certificates from trades
- As-built drawings (if applicable)
- Record archive for future reference or sale