Application, Replacement & Renewal of Singapore Driving Licence

You may apply for a valid Singapore Driving Licence online via our e-Services after passing the relevant tests.

If you have not passed the relevant tests or wish to start your journey to obtain a valid Singapore Driving Licence, please check with any of the 3 driving centres in Singapore listed below.

You may also enrol with a private driving instructor. You may find more information by selecting ‘Passing Rates of Theory & Practical Tests’ from the above drop-down list.

Relevant Tests Before Applying

Depending on the class of licence you wish to obtain, you need to ensure you have passed the following tests and attended the relevant training programmes before applying for a new driving licence.

Class of Licence

Tests

Mandatory Training Programme

For Class 2B only

How to Apply

Group Applicants

Renew via

Fee

Method of Payment

Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents

eNETS, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card

Note: If you enrolled as a learner motorist after 1 Oct 2018, your photograph taken then will be printed on your driving licence. If you enrolled before 1 Oct 2018, please have your photograph taken at the driving centre before applying for your driving licence.

Receiving your Singapore Driving Licence

Upon successful application, you should receive your new Singapore Driving Licence within 7 working days.

Applying a new class of licence for existing licence holders

If you already hold a valid Singapore Driving Licence and have passed a driving test for another class of driving licence, the Driving Tester will affix an endorsement sticker at the back of your existing licence without any fee incurred. The endorsement sticker will show all your valid classes of driving licence. You may get a new endorsement sticker at Traffic Police if this sticker has detached, defaced, or damaged.

Replacing a Singapore Driving Licence

If your valid Singapore Driving Licence is lost, damaged, or defaced, you will need to have it replaced. Please refer below on how you can do so.

How to Replace

Group of Licence Holders

Replace via

Fee

Method of Payment

Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents

eNETS, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card

New Permanent Residents holding on to Singapore Driving Licences with expiry periods

Foreigners holding a Valid Singapore Driving Licence

Note: You do not need to have your photograph taken again as you are an existing licence holder. Your previous photograph will be used for your replacement licence.

Receiving your Singapore Driving Licence

Upon successful application, you should receive your replacement Singapore Driving Licence within 7 working days. If you have found your lost Singapore Driving Licence, you will need to surrender it to the Traffic Police upon its discovery.

Renewal of Photocard Driving Licence for Foreigners

All foreigners holding valid work permits (WP) or passes and are holding a valid Singapore Driving Licence will need to renew their licence before its expiry date. As no reminder letters will be sent out, please ensure to renew your driving licence one month before it expires.

Traffic Police will reject the application for renewal of driving licence for foreigners if:

To renew your driving licence, please refer below on how you can to do so. The methods will differ depending on your age group and/or the class(es) of licence you wish to renew.

How to Renew for WP holders below 65 years old

Class of Licence

Renew via

Fee

Method of Payment