{"id":13950,"date":"2021-09-08T10:15:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T02:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=13950"},"modified":"2025-11-18T19:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:30:06","slug":"renew-driving-license-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/renew-driving-license-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"How to renew your driving license in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13954\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_555295093-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1685\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_555295093-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_555295093-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_555295093-1-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_555295093-1-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_555295093-1-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_555295093-1-2048x1348.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When exactly do you need to renew your driving license? Well, there\u2019s a few different reasons. You could be a foreigner whose license is only valid for five years, or you could be a Singaporean over the age of 65. In that case, you\u2019ll need to renew your license every three years. In this article, we\u2019ll address different reasons as to why someone would need to renew their license, and how they should go about it.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nRead more: <a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/how-to-get-your-drivers-license-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to get your driving license in Singapore<\/a>\r\n<h2><strong>Renewal as a foreigner\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13956\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_324106628-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_324106628-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_324106628-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_324106628-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_324106628-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_324106628-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_324106628-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Singapore driving license is valid for five years for foreigners, and must be renewed at the end of the term.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to go in person to the Traffic Police department located at 10 Ubi Avenue 3, Singapore, 408865. They\u2019re open from 8:30am to 5:30pm Mondays to Friday, and 8:30am to 1:00pm on Saturday.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following documents are what you\u2019ll need to bring on order to renew your license:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work permit\/employment pass\/student pass\/dependant pass, and\/or other documents showing extended stay in Singapore\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matt\/semi-matt finish passport-size colour photograph on a white backgrounds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing fee (cashcard and NETS only)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>Renewal if you\u2019re a Singaporean above 65\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13957 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_81233878-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Woman over 65 driving to renew license\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1592\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_81233878-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_81233878-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_81233878-1-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_81233878-1-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_81233878-1-1536x955.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_81233878-1-2048x1274.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Singapore citizens and permanent residents, the license is valid until your 65th birthday. After which, you\u2019ll need to renew your driving license every three years.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to keep your license when you turn 65, you\u2019ll have to begin renewing your driving license at least two months before your birthday. To do so, you\u2019ll need a registered practitioner (either from a Government polyclinic or private clinic) to fill out a medical examination form. The form will then be sent to you around 8 to 10 weeks before your birthday.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, you\u2019ll also have to pass a proficiency driving test to prove that you\u2019re still a competent driver.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Renewal if you\u2019ve misplaced your license\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13958\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not as much renewing your license as it is <a href=\"https:\/\/va.ecitizen.gov.sg\/flexAnsAPI\/UrlHandler.aspx?MesId=18535760&amp;MgpId=18535760&amp;GPFId=0&amp;PNodeId=0&amp;PId=4851960&amp;Source=Browse&amp;UrlSeq=1&amp;CType=1&amp;SId=9a7cb1da-9617-4b8f-baed-377898e26088&amp;LangId=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">replacing it<\/a>. But great news, as of March 2022, Singaporeans can find their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.gov.sg\/media-room\/news\/20220302_launch_of_singapore_digital_driving_licence_on_the_singpass_app\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">driving licenses online<\/a> on their Singpass app. However, do note you'll still need to produce your physical license if you still need to drive overseas.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a Singapore citizen or PR who needs to replace their license, you\u2019ll need to apply online for a replacement using your Singpass account. You\u2019ll also need to make an online payment of $25 for the application.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you happen to find your original license, you\u2019ll need to turn your original license in to the Traffic Police within 7 days of having found your lost license. You can either drop the driving license in the drop box provided at the Traffic Police Department at 10 Ubi Ave 3, Singapore 408865, or send it via mail.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Renewal if your license was revoked\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13959\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, if you need to apply because your license has been revoked, you will essentially need to apply for your driving license and pass all the necessary tests, much like you did the first time you got your license.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, you\u2019ll have a certain amount of time in which you are not allowed to drive. However, once this time is up, you\u2019re free to apply for your driving license again. This means signing up to take the written test and the practical test all over again.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like a refresher on how to do this, here\u2019s our article on how to get your license in Singapore.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewing your license may make you want to trade up for a new car. CARRO offers a variety of vehicles at competitive prices. Plus, our cars all pass a rigorous 160-point inspection check. With CARRO, quality is always assured. Browse <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg?utm_source=carro-blog&amp;utm_medium=blogpost&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-renew-your-driving-license-in-singapore&amp;utm_content=buy-blog-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3.png 970w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3-768x198.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When exactly do you need to renew your driving license? Well, there\u2019s a few different reasons. You could be a foreigner whose license is only valid for five years, or you could be a Singaporean over the age of 65. In that case, you\u2019ll need to renew your license every three years. 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