A person who appraises land and building must apply for an appraiser's licence. All appraiser's licence will expire on 31 December of each calendar year i.e. if the applicant obtains his licence on 2 January 2009, the licence will expire on 31 December 2009.
New Applicants
Who can register
The applicant must fulfil the following conditions:
- An individual who holds a degree in Real Estate from NUS or equivalent
- A member of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV). See application details
- At least one year of working experience under the supervision of a licensed appraiser
How to register
- Download the form Appraiser's Licence (Lands and Buildings) (115KB)
- Submit the form with the supporting documents (as stated in the form) to:
The Comptroller of Property Tax
Appraiser Licensing Unit
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
55 Newton Road
Singapore 307987
What happens if there is a change of employer
The appraiser's licence is issued to the appraiser acting on behalf of the employer. If there has been a change in the appraiser's employer, the following documents have to be submitted:
- Letter from the present company to state the effective date which the appraiser will be acting on behalf of the company
- Original Appraiser's Licence has to be returned
An administrative fee of $20 payable by cheque is to be made payable to the Comptroller of Property Tax.
Renewal of Appraiser's Licence
When do I renew the Appraiser's licence
All licences have to be renewed annually at least 10 days before the expiry of the licence on 31 December of each calendar year. In short, the last day to renew your licence is 21 December. If your licence has expired after 31 December, you would have to re-apply for a new licence.
How to renew
- Download the form Appraiser's Licence (Lands and Buildings) Renewal (201KB)
- Submit the form with the relevant supporting documents (as stated in the form) to:
The Comptroller of Property Tax
Appraiser Licensing Unit
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
55 Newton Road, Singapore 307987
How much do I need to pay for the licence
Licence fee of $125 is to be made payable to the Comptroller of Property Tax when you are informed that your application is successful.
Can I pay by GIRO
No, GIRO payment is not available as an application for renewal requires the submission of supporting documents.
How long does it take to process my application
It takes four weeks to process an application.
How to search for Licensed Appraiser
This search facility provides a listing of licensed appraisers.
- Search for a licensed appraiser.
- Enter the name of the appraiser whom you are searching and click Query.
Contact Information
If you have any further enquiries, please contact +65 6351 2465 or +65 6351 2451 or email us.