Procedures for applying for a construction practice certificate

Issuing construction practice certificate is a legal process that individuals working in the construction field need to carry out. This process requires candidates to meet the conditions of professional qualifications, experience and relevant legal knowledge. The following article will provide detailed information about the conditions, procedures, documents and fees necessary to apply for a construction practice certificate.

Conditions for granting construction practice certificate

Issuing a certificate to practice construction activities requires candidates to meet specific conditions. These requirements are specified in Clause 2, Article 149 of the 2014 Law on Construction and Article 66 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP. Compliance with these conditions ensures the professional and legal competence of individuals in the construction sector.

According to regulations, individuals applying for a construction practice certificate need to meet the following conditions:

• Have professional qualifications appropriate to the content of the application for a practicing certificate;
• Have time and experience participating in work consistent with the content of the application for a practicing certificate;
• Passed the test to check professional experience and legal knowledge related to the field of practice.

Specifically regarding professional qualifications and experience, candidates need to meet the requirements corresponding to each certification class:

• Class I: Graduated from university with appropriate major, with at least 7 years of experience in the field for which the certificate is requested
• Class II: Graduated from a university in an appropriate major, with at least 4 years of experience in the field for which the certificate is requested.
• Class III: University graduate with at least 2 years of experience, or college/intermediate graduate with at least 3 years of experience in the field requesting certification

Procedures for applying for a construction practice certificate

Application for certification

The application for a construction practice certificate is a necessary element when applying for a certificate. According to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 76 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP, documents need to be prepared fully and accurately. Submitting your application properly will help the approval process go quickly and smoothly.

An application for a construction practice certificate includes the following documents:

• Application for certification (according to the prescribed form)
• 02 color photos size 4×6 cm and a white background photo file of the applicant’s portrait taken within no more than 06 months;
• Legal documents of residence or work permit (for foreigners)
• Diploma issued by a legal training facility, appropriate to the type and class of certificate requested
• The practicing certificate has been issued by the competent authority in case of requesting to adjust the class or extend the practicing certificate
• Decisions to assign work from the organization to individuals or written confirmation from the legal representative of the investor about typical tasks that the individual has completed according to the declared content.
• Legal documents of residence or work permit for individuals who are foreigners
• Copy of satisfactory test results (if tested before the application submission date)

Procedures for applying for a construction practice certificate

The process of applying for a construction practice certificate includes specific steps. Correctly following this process will help candidates avoid errors and shorten waiting time. Customers need to note the following steps during the certificate application process:

Step 1: Submit application Applicants can choose one of the following three application methods:

• Submit online
• Send by mail
• Submit directly to the competent authority issuing the practice certificate

Step 2: Receive documents The competent authority will receive and check the completeness and validity of the documents.

Step 3: Process the request

• Processing time: 20 days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents (for first-time certificate issuance)
• In case the application is incomplete or invalid: The competent authority will notify the candidate in writing within 05 working days from the date of receipt of the application.

Note: For candidates who do not have test results, the time limit for granting a certificate will be calculated from the time the test results are available.

Fees for issuance of construction practice certificate

Firstly, For the form of granting construction practice certificate to direct individuals: fee For the form of granting construction practice certificate to direct individuals is 3,00,000,000 VND /credit only

Second, for the form of granting construction practice certificate to individuals online:

• The fee for issuing an online construction practice certificate for individuals from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 is 240,000 VND/license.
• The fee for issuing online construction practice certificate for individuals from January 1, 2026 is 300,000 VND/license..

Customers need to be careful to prepare this amount correctly when submitting their application for a construction practice certificate. Paying the full and correct fee will help the approval process go faster and more smoothly.

Consulting services and support for procedures for granting construction practice certificate in Long Phan

Long Phan provides comprehensive consulting and support services during the process of applying for a construction practice certificate. Our team of experts will guide customers step by step through the procedures, ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Our services include:

• Consulting on conditions and certification process
• Assist in preparing and completing documents according to regulations
• Representatives submit applications and monitor the approval process
• Answer questions and provide support throughout the process of waiting for results

Issuing a construction practice certificate is an important process for all individuals in the industry. With the detailed information and specific instructions above, customers have an overview of this process. For professional and quick support, please contact Long Phan immediately via hotline 0906735386. We are ready to advise and accompany customers in the process of applying for a practicing certificate.