Overview
It is the responsibility of the licensed individual or business to ensure ESV is informed of any changes to their registration information, such as business type, contact details or the addition of a nominee.
Most changes to registration details can be requested by the REC's business supervisor via when they log into their profile and access the REC. All required supporting documentation must be attached as a PDF file.
Alternatively, changes to registration details together with supporting documentation can be sent to us via email at licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au
Changing the type of registration
Sole trader to a partnership
If the business structure is changing from a sole trader to a partnership, the following details are required:
- REC Business Structure Change Request Form to be completed and signed by a currently listed business supervisor for the REC. The letter must include the partners' full names, dates of birth, addresses and be signed by all partners.
Please send the completed form by email: licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au
Partnership to a sole trader
If the business is changing from a partnership to a sole trader, the following details are required:
- REC Business Structure Change Request Form to be completed and signed by a currently listed business supervisor for the REC. The form must be completed and signed by all partners and the new sole trader.
Please send the completed form by email: licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au
Sole trader or partnership to a company
If the business is changing from a sole trader or partnership to a company, the following details are required:
- REC Business Structure Change Request Form to be completed and signed by a currently listed business supervisor for the REC. The letter must include the company name, the Australian Company Number (ACN) for the company, any associated trading/business names, and be signed and dated by a company director.
Please send the completed form by email: licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au
If changing your registration type, consider whether you need to update the following:
- ABN
- Stationery
- Vehicles (advertising)
- Insurance details.
Changing of company name
It is important to note that if a company wishes to change its company name, it can only be done if the Australian Company Number (ACN) for the new company is the same as the previous company that was registered. If the ACN for the new company is different to the previous company, then you will be required to apply for a new REC registration for the new company.
As long as the ACN for the new company is the same as that for previous company, you may request the change of company name by providing the following details:
- REC Business Structure Change Request Form to be completed and signed by a currently listed business supervisor for the REC. The letter must include the company name, the Australian Company Number (ACN) for the company, any associated trading/business names, and be signed and dated by a company director.
Please send the completed form by email: licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au
Adding a business name
To add a business name, the following details are required:
- A letter signed by a currently listed business supervisor for the REC (preferably on the business'/company's letterhead) requesting this change. The letter must include the business name to be added and the Australian Business Number (ABN).
Please provide this information via email to licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au.
For example:
| Joe Smith | Sole trader |
| Joe Smith Trading as Smith Electrics | Sole trader with business name |
| Joe & Joanne Smith | Partnership |
| Joe & Joanne Smith trading as Smith Electrics | Partnership with business name |
| Smith Electrics Pty Ltd | Company |
| Smith Electrics Pty Ltd trading as Smith Electrics | Company with business name |
Adding or removing a business or technical supervisor
Business and technical supervisor changes must be requested by the business supervisor of the REC via
Date: 09/12/2023 10:48
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Reviewed 07 December 2023