Applying for a completion certificate
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides details on how to apply for a full or partial completion certificate on completion of building work on a higher-risk building. Covers: when to apply for a completion certificate; how to apply for a completion certificate; information you’ll need to provide; application decisions; and charges.
Document History
Last updated: 22 September 2026 - Added guidance about how to apply for a completion certificate for mobile communications mast work on an existing higher-risk building to the 'When to apply for a completion certificate' section. Sourced from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-for-a-completion-certificate and converted to pdf. Whilst we endeavour to capture all updates it is subject to receiving alerts from the publisher and there may be formatting or punctuation changes applied to the html version that do not affect the text. Document type: guidance. First published: 27 March 2025.
Publisher Information
Building Safety Regulator
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is an executive non-departmental public body established in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy with statutory powers granted under the Building Safety Act 2022. The BSR is responsible for regulating higher-risk buildings, improving safety standards and raising levels of competence of those involved in building design and construction across England and Wales.
