Kenya - Apply for Renewal of Practicing License with the National Construction Authority (NCA)

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. All registered contractors are required to renew their practicing licenses annually during the renewal period that typically falls towards the close of the government financial year in June, through the NCA online portal
2. Once on the portal the applicant should hover the mouse cursor over the “Renewal of the Practicing License” hyperlink on the top menu bar and click on it.
3. This will redirect the applicant to the NCA LOGIN page.
4. Applicants who are already registered as a user should log in to the portal using their credentials and proceed with the application process.
5. Applicants that do not have an account with the NCA portal, will be required to register by, hovering the mouse cursor over the “REGISTER” tab and clicking on it to proceed with the registration process.
6. Once registered applicant should log into their account with the National ID/Passport Number and password used during registration process.
7. Applicant can apply either as a “LOCAL CONTRACTOR” or “FOREIGN CONTRACTOR” then click on the “License Renewal” on the drop box, this will prompt list of license issued by the NCA that the applicant hold (s) to be display.
8. Click on the license that one wish to renew, applicant should proceed with the application process by accurately submitting/enter the information and upload all supporting documentation that will be requested before submitting the application for processing.
9. Upon approval of the online renewal application, an invoice will be generated on your application’s status page.
10. Click “Proceed to make payments” under the contractor registration payment status section on your status page.
11. Choose your preferred payment method and proceed to make payment. At this stage follow the instructions to make payment for the license .
12. The system will verify the E-Citizen payment immediately.
13. Upon successful payment, the NCA license and certificate will be made available instantly for download.
14. Click “Generate” to view your NCA certificate(s) and annual practicing license(s). Then select “My Licenses/Certificates” to download them.
15. The timeframe accumulatively for processing this application is usually within 30 minutes-30 working days.

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Required Documents

• Current/expired practicing license
• NCA Contractors Registration certificate
• Copy of National Identification Card/ passport (to attach)
• Passport size photograph (to attach)
• Any other supporting documentation as may be requested by the Authority

Office Locations & Contacts

National Construction Authority - Head Office
Physical address: 9th Floor, KCB Towers, Kenya Road,
Upperhill Area, Nairobi,
Postal address: P.O.Box 21046-00100
Nairobi,
Tel:+254 709 126 102/172/173
Email:[email protected] , [email protected]
Website:NCA Link

Eligibility

• All contractors registered with the NCA are eligible to make the application.

Fees

• Applicant will be issued with an invoice to make payment against.

Validity

• The practicing license is valid for one (01) year, and shall remain valid for that stipulated time unless suspended, revoked or cancelled by the Authority.
• All contractors are required to renew their practicing licenses annually during the renewal period that typically falls towards the close of the government financial year in June.

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Processing Time

• The timeframe accumulatively for processing this application is usually within 30 days.

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Instructions

• All contractors are required to renew their practicing licenses annually during the renewal period that typically falls towards the close of the government financial year in June.
• In order to submit a renewal application, contractors are required to have attended at least one continuous professional development (CPD) training in that financial year as stated in the NCA Regulations 2014, below:
• ‘In each year during which a contractor holds a licence, the contractor or, in the case of a firm or company, the partner or director who possesses technical qualifications, skills or experience shall attend at least one Continuous Professional Development event recognized by the Authority and the Authority shall consider the attendances while determining an application to renew or upgrade the Contractor.’
• Upon attendance the firm will then be awarded ten (10) CPD points and will then be able to successfully submit a renewal application at the designated time.

Required Information

• Full names of the applicant
• Identification documents details
• Nationality
• Current/expired practicing license
• Contractor registration certificate details
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• All registered contractors are required to have a valid practicing license to be able to operate as a contractor for hire and award.

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