Apply for Qualified Driving Licence (New, Renewal and Replacement)

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Apply for Qualified Driving Licence (New, Renewal and Replacement)

NOTICE

Important Notice

New Application

After passing your practical test, you must apply for your Qualified Driving Licence (QDL) online using your Singpass account. For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, you need to take a digital photograph at the driving centre before making the application.

If you already have a valid Singapore driving licence and have passed another class of licence, you do not need to submit a new photograph. The driving tester will paste an endorsement sticker on your existing licence at no additional cost.

Foreigners holding valid work passes from MOM or Student/Long-Term Visit passes from ICA who passed their test at a Traffic Police Test Centre must also apply online using Singpass.

Please note that driving or riding without a valid licence is a serious offence punishable by law.

Replacement

If your Singapore driving licence is lost or defaced, you can apply for a replacement online using your Singpass account. This service is available to Citizens, Permanent Residents, and eligible foreigners. Your existing photograph in the system will be used for the new licence.

You must return your original licence (if found or defaced) to Traffic Police within 7 working days. You can either use the drop box at Traffic Police Headquarters or send it via registered mail to: Testing & Licensing Branch, Traffic Police Headquarters, 10 Ubi Ave 3, Singapore 408865.

Renewal

Foreigners with valid work passes from MOM or Student/Long-Term Visit passes from ICA can renew their licence online via Singpass when it is expiring in 1 month or less. Your existing photograph will be used for the renewed licence. This service is NOT for drivers aged 65 and above who require medical examination, to submit their report.

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Content Overview

You can use this e-service to:

Apply for a new Qualified Driving Licence after passing your practical test at a Traffic Police Test Centre
Replace your licence if it is lost or damaged
Renew your licence only when it is expiring within 1 month (early renewal more than 1 month before expiry is not permitted)

For Individual users who wish to view and/or print any payment record in the last 90 days, please visit "Your Activities Page" with your Singpass.

1.1 Pre-requisites or Eligibility Criteria

For Renewal Applicants

Foreigners holding valid work passes issued by MOM or Student/Long-Term Visit passes issued by ICA
Singapore driving licence expiring in 1 month or less (early renewal more than 1 month before expiry is not permitted)

1.2 Cost and Payment Methods Available

$50 for licence application online. Accepted payment methods are valid Credit/ Debit Card (Visa/ Mastercard).

$25 (inclusive of GST) for licence replacement online. Accepted payment methods are valid Credit/ Debit Card (Visa/ Mastercard).

$50 for licence renewal online. Accepted payment methods are Valid Credit/ Debit Card (Visa/ Mastercard).

1.3 Estimated Completion Time

Time to complete: 15 mins

Processing lead time: 14 working days

1.4 Contact Details

If you have any query on this e-service, you can send it via SPF Feedback. For technical issue, please include a screenshot of the issue (max 7MB).

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