The 2026 NSW Swimming Pool Register update: what changed

The NSW Swimming Pool Register was upgraded on 16 March 2026. The big change is simple: pools and spas are now registered against the property address, not the owner.

What changed

• Address, not owner. A pool belongs to the property, so registration now sits with the address. Owners' personal details are no longer what a registration hangs on.
• One source of truth. The register is meant to be the single record of NSW pool registrations and their compliance status.
• Clearer roles for councils and certifiers, which should mean fewer duplicate records.

What it means for you

• Owners: your pool still has to be registered. You don't need an account or personal details to register; you can also ask your council to do it for a small fee.
• Sellers: the sale contract still needs the registration certificate plus a certificate of compliance, a recent occupation certificate or a certificate of non-compliance. See selling a house with a pool.
• Landlords and agents: the lease rules haven't changed. See landlords and pool safety.

When your pool passes an inspection, the certificate is recorded on the register.

Questions about your registration or certificate? Call Garry on 0417 277 164.