From 1 December 2023 onwards, you must use Singpass to apply for a secondhand goods dealers licence. The Singpass login will ensure that your particulars are authenticated and auto-populated into the FormSG, to facilitate your application. This will make it more convenient and efficient for you.
If you intend to deal in secondhand goods, you are advised to check the list of secondhand goods in the Schedule of the Secondhand Goods Dealers Act before commencing operations.
You are required to submit an application form (unless exempted; Information on Secondhand Goods Dealers Licence Application) together with the required supporting documents of your business operations to the Police Regulatory Department.
1.1 Types of Applications
| Licence Type | Validity | Fees* |
| Ordinary licence |
One year |
$165 |
| Two years (with effect from 31 July 2023) |
$280 |
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Temporary licence
|
30 days at a specific site |
$40 |
| Exempted Notification |
There is no expiry date for an exemption as long as:
|
N/A |
*Fees are to be paid using Interbank Funds Transfer.
Amend Licence Details
You can make the following amendments:
- Licensee (transfer of licence or change in licensee)
- Any other information provided in the application form (within 7 days of change) e.g. name and address of business, URL, email address, place of storage, type of secondhand goods, and appointment of office bearer*.
*Approval must be sought from the Police Regulatory Department for any new appointment to the board of directors, management committee, board of trustees or other governing body
Fees
| Description | Fees* |
| Change in licensee |
$44 |
| Change in any other information provided in the application form |
$22 |
* Fees are to be paid using Interbank Funds Transfer.
You are required to obtain the following documents before making the amendments.
| Documents | Remarks |
| Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority record |
For an entity stated as ‘Business’ under the Business Registration Act |
| Approved IMDA licence |
For approval to deal in secondhand telecommunications equipment |
| URA Planning Permission |
For using the premises for scrap metal business |
| Photocopy of existing Secondhand Goods Dealer licence |
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Cancel Exemption or Existing Licence
You can cancel your existing status as an exempted Secondhand Goods Dealer or your Secondhand Goods Dealers licence any time before its expiration.
Please be informed that there will be no refund for early cancellation before expiry.
Withdrawal
You can withdraw your application for a Secondhand Goods Dealers licence any time before licence approval or withdraw application to register for the exemption before notification from Police Regulatory Department.
If licence has been approved and issued or your exemption has been approved and notified, you will have to submit a request to cancel the licence or the registration for the exemption.
If you wish to withdraw an existing Secondhand Goods Dealers Licence application, please email us at SPF_PRD_SHGD@spf.gov.sg and provide us with the application number reflected in the FormSG.
Replacement Copy of Licence
You can request for a replacement copy of your existing Secondhand Goods Dealers licence through FormSG.
A fee of $11.00 is payable for each new copy.
1.2 Documents Required
You are required to obtain the following documents before applying for any Secondhand Goods Dealers licence.
| Documents | Remarks |
| Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority record |
For an entity stated as ‘Business’ under the Business Registration Act |
| Approved IMDA Licence |
For approval to deal in secondhand telecommunications equipment |
| URA Planning Permission |
For using the premises for scrap metal business |
| Photocopy of the existing Secondhand Goods Dealer licence* |
You should submit your renewal application at least one month before the expiry date of your existing licence. |
* For renewal of existing licence
1.3 Processing Time
Approximately 3 weeks from the receipt of the application and if all necessary supporting documents are enclosed (if required). Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You will be notified of the outcome via Email.
1.4 Submission of Application
If you wish to apply for a Secondhand Goods Dealer's Licence, please visit the Formsg.
The process may take around 15-20 minutes to complete.