NDIS Mandatory Registration 2027: Who Must Register and When?
Mandatory registration already applies to SIL providers and NDIS digital platforms. From 1 July 2027 the Government is scheduled to begin expanding it to higher-risk supports such as personal care, daily living and supports in closed settings, with all providers in scope registered by December 2030. Get ready early, with expert help.
The short answer
- From 1 July 2027 the Government begins a staged rollout of mandatory registration to higher-risk supports, with all providers in scope registered by December 2030.
- Whether you need to register depends on the supports you deliver and the detailed list of supports the Government is still to publish.
- NDIS registration and the new provider enrolment are separate processes.
What Is Changing in NDIS Registration?
The Australian Government is moving the NDIS from a mostly unregistered market to one where providers of higher-risk supports must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. The Government says the reform will see 90% of all NDIS payments go to registered providers.
Mandatory registration starts for SIL providers (0138) and NDIS digital platforms (0137), with transitional arrangements. Providers must also notify as soon as they become aware a sale of their business will occur.
Deadline for existing unregistered SIL providers to apply, or stop delivering SIL.
New NDIS Commission Portal for all new registration applications. Applications submitted earlier finish in the existing portal.
Ban on providers offering kickbacks and inducements begins.
Rollout of expanded mandatory registration begins for higher-risk activities: personal care, daily living supports and supports in closed settings. A new provider enrolment system with the NDIA also begins, and new whistleblower protections start.
Target for all providers in scope of the new enrolment system to be enrolled.
All providers in scope of expanded mandatory registration to be registered.
"In effect" means the change is law now. "Expected" means it has been announced but the final NDIS rules and dates are not yet published. Last reviewed: 28 October 2026. Official source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
Does Mandatory Registration Apply to You?
You are likely to be affected if your business is currently unregistered and delivers any of these supports to NDIS participants:
- Personal care, such as help with showering, dressing or eating
- Daily living and household supports
- Supports delivered in closed settings, such as shared accommodation
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) Mandatory since 1 July 2026
- Operating an NDIS digital platform Mandatory since 1 July 2026
Already required today: you must be registered to deliver specialist disability accommodation (SDA), specialist behaviour support, supports to participants with NDIA-managed funding, plan management, SIL, NDIS digital platform services, or to use regulated restrictive practices.
Support coordination: mandatory registration for support coordination is paused while further reform is considered. Specialised support coordination (0132) still needs registration where it applies.
What NDIS Registration Involves
Six steps from your first question to your Certificate of Registration.
Confirm your registration groups
Match the supports you deliver to the right NDIS registration groups.
Prepare your policies and records
Policies, procedures, forms and handbooks that meet the NDIS Practice Standards.
Apply on the Commission portal
Since 12 October 2026, new applications use the new NDIS Commission Portal (you need a myID). Complete Part 1, then Part 2 with your self-assessment, within 60 days of starting or the application is deleted. See our step-by-step NDIS provider application guide.
Choose an approved auditor
Your Initial Scope of Audit shows your audit type and standards. After Part 2, select an NDIS Approved Quality Auditor in the portal and get quotes.
Complete your audit
Your registration groups decide the audit type, not your business structure. Any certification group in your application means a certification audit (Stage 1 and Stage 2). Use our NDIS audit checklist to prepare.
Commission decision and certificate
The auditor sends a recommendation; the NDIS Commission assesses your suitability and key personnel and makes the decision. Then maintain your conditions of registration and complete any ongoing audits.
Verification or Certification: Which Audit Will You Need?
The NDIS Commission sets the audit type from the registration groups in your application. Sole traders, partnerships and companies follow the same rule.
| Verification groups (examples) |
|---|
| 0108 Assistance with travel/transport arrangements |
| 0114 Community nursing care |
| 0116 Innovative community participation |
| 0120 Household tasks |
| 0127 Management of funding for supports (plan management) |
| 0128 Therapeutic supports |
| Certification groups (examples) |
|---|
| 0104 High intensity daily personal activities |
| 0107 Assistance with daily personal activities |
| 0115 Daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement |
| 0117 Development of daily living and life skills |
| 0125 Participation in community, social and civic activities |
| 0131 SDA, 0132 Specialised support coordination, 0136 Group and centre-based activities |
| 0137 NDIS digital platform service, 0138 Assistance with SIL |
- Sole trader applying for 0107 (daily personal activities): certification audit.
- Pty Ltd company applying only for 0120 (household tasks): verification audit.
- Mixed application (for example 0108 + 0120 + 0107): any certification group means a certification audit for the whole application.
- Some supports also need supplementary modules, for example the SIL module for 0138.
NDIS Registration and the New Provider Enrolment: Not the Same
From 1 July 2027 a separate enrolment system starts. Enrolling does not replace registration if your supports require it.
| NDIS registration | NDIS provider enrolment | |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission | NDIA |
| Purpose | Show you meet the NDIS Practice Standards and conditions of registration | Basic identifying information on most providers, to improve payment oversight |
| Independent audit | Yes (verification or certification) | No |
| Who | Providers of supports that require registration | Most NDIS providers in scope |
| Timing | Expanded rollout from 1 July 2027; all in scope by December 2030 | Rollout from 1 July 2027; all in scope by December 2027 |
What to Prepare Before 2027
Documents and records
- Governance and risk management framework
- Incident management and complaints procedures
- Worker screening records, qualifications and training
- Service agreements, consent and participant records
- Emergency and disaster management plans
- Internal audit and corrective action register
- Claims records kept for 7 years (in force since 27 August 2026)
People and accounts
- An ABN and a myID account for the portal
- Valid NDIS worker screening clearances for key personnel and workers in risk-assessed roles
- Access to the NDIS Worker Screening Database to link and check workers
- Key personnel details for the Commission's suitability check
- An internal audit to find gaps before the external audit
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NDIS Mandatory Registration: Frequently Asked Questions
When does mandatory NDIS registration start?
It already applies to SIL providers and NDIS digital platforms from 1 July 2026. Rollout to higher-risk supports begins on 1 July 2027, with all providers in scope to be registered by December 2030. Not every provider will need to register by July 2027.
Which supports will need registration from 2027?
The announced expansion covers personal care, daily living supports and supports in closed settings. Final details will be set in the NDIS rules, and we will update this page when they are released.
I'm a sole trader. Do I still need to register?
If you deliver a support that requires registration, yes. Your business structure does not decide the audit: a sole trader applying for a certification group, such as 0107 daily personal activities, needs a certification audit, while a company applying only for verification groups, such as 0120 household tasks, can have a verification audit.
What happens if I don't register in time?
Once a support requires registration and any transition period ends, you may not be able to keep delivering it, and the Commission can take regulatory action. Deadlines for the 2027 stage depend on the final rules. Applying does not by itself allow you to keep delivering a support that requires registration unless a transitional arrangement says so.
How long does NDIS registration take?
It depends on your registration groups, audit type, how ready your documents are, worker screening, auditor availability, any non-conformities and the Commission's assessment. Verification is usually quicker; certification often takes several months. No one can guarantee approval by a set date, so start early.
What is the difference between verification and certification?
Verification applies to lower-risk, less complex supports, whether you are a sole trader, partnership or company. Certification applies to higher-risk, more complex supports and includes a more detailed audit against the NDIS Practice Standards.
Is support coordination included?
Mandatory registration for support coordination is paused while further reform is considered. Existing requirements still apply, for example specialised support coordination (0132) needs registration and a certification audit.
Is provider enrolment the same as registration?
No. Enrolment is a separate NDIA system starting from 1 July 2027 for most providers, with basic identifying information and no audit. If your supports require registration, enrolling does not replace it.
Which portal do I use to apply?
Since 12 October 2026, new applications use the new NDIS Commission Portal. Applications submitted before then are finished in the existing portal. You must complete an application within 60 days of starting it, or it will be deleted and you will need to start again.
Will household task providers need registration?
Daily living supports are part of the announced expansion, but the final rules will set which supports are covered. Do not assume every 0120 household tasks service will require registration until the rules are published.
Can a consultant guarantee my registration?
No. An NDIS Approved Quality Auditor assesses you and only the NDIS Commission can approve or refuse your application. A good consultant makes sure your documents, records and team are ready.
Official sources
- Securing the NDIS for future generations timeline (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)
- Mandatory registration (NDIS Commission)
- Apply for registration (NDIS Commission)
- Registration groups and audit types (NDIS Commission)
General information only, current at 28 October 2026. Rules and transition arrangements may change; confirm your requirements with the NDIS Commission. Read our article NDIS Mandatory Registration 2027: What Unregistered Providers Need to Do Now.
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