# Check a Queensland construction licence

Preview: Search Queensland's Licensed Contractors Register for building contractors and trades by registered name or licence number.

Canonical: https://aroai.com/tools/au_trade_licence_check/

## Tool reference

MCP tool ID: `au_trade_licence_check`. Availability: Preview. Country: Australia.

Credit use: 1 credit.

## Input schema

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "state": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "QLD"
      ],
      "description": "Currently supported state: QLD. Other Australian states are not covered yet."
    },
    "name": {
      "description": "Full or partial name as it appears on the QBCC register.",
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 2,
      "maxLength": 120
    },
    "licence_number": {
      "description": "Numeric QBCC licence number (4 to 10 digits).",
      "type": "string",
      "pattern": "^\\d{4,10}$"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "state"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

## Example input

```json
{
  "state": "QLD",
  "name": "Apex Building"
}
```

## Usage notes

- Costs one credit per query.
- Searches Queensland's Licensed Contractors Register by business or contractor name or licence number.
- Returns recorded licence class, grade and direct verification link. Snapshot includes active and suspended licences without per-licence expiry or conditions; confirm on the official live register.
- Covers Queensland only. Other Australian states are not yet covered.