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Registration Timeline & Step‑by‑Step Checklist
Everything you need to register with the NHBRC, laid out week by week.
Week 1: Documentation
- Gather and scan your ID, address proof, SARS PIN, and bank letter
- If your company is registering: collect company docs (CK/CM/COR), directors’ IDs, company address proof
Week 2: Application & Exam Setup
- Register online or submit in person at your NHBRC region
- Select your Technical Manager and schedule the assessment
- Buy or download your R600 Q&A study guide
Week 3: Exam Preparation
- Study using all 220 practice questions
- Review key standards—roofing, foundations, electrical, drainage, etc.
Days 1–5 of Exam Window
- Write your first attempt at the assessment
- If needed, review and prepare
- Take the second attempt before day 30 expires
Post‑Exam
- Make payment of application and annual fees
- Download or collect your NHBRC registration certificate
- Store digital/paper copies for client presentations and municipal compliance
