Stamp Duty

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID
   

2. Your bank account details (i.e. Name of Bank, Account Number, Name as in the Bank’s records)

    

Submission
3 minutes

Processing
Generally, GIRO arrangement will be setup within 3 weeks once the mailed application is received.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
2. Select “Account”
3. Select "Manage GIRO Arrangement"
4. Complete the online form
5. Download and mail the original signed GIRO application form to IRAS to complete the application.

Account: Contact Details

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

Submission
3 minutes

Processing
All changes will be updated immediately.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
2. Select “Profile”
3. Select “Update Contact Details”
4. Update the Mailing Address, Contact Information and preferred notification mode.     

Account:  Pay Stamp Duty

Make payment for outstanding stamp duty and retrieve Stamp Certificate after successful payment.

You may pay using:

• GIRO¹
• PayNow QR
• AXS
• one-time GIRO deduction using DBS/POSB
• Internet Banking Fund Transfer

For more information on how to pay using these payment modes, you may refer to Tax Payment Modes.

¹GIRO deductions are not applicable to conveyance documents or tenancy with stamp duty above $5,000. 

1. Your login ID (if via the authenticated Digital Service):

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. or Payment Ref No. related to the stamping record.

3. Your Internet Banking login details (e.g. password, token)

Submission
5 minutes

Processing
Payments will be deducted immediately, except for GIRO deduction which may take 3-5 working days.

For payment

How to pay Stamp Duty guide (PDF, 1261KB)

For stamp certificate retrieval after full payment

How to retrieve Stamp Certificates guide (PDF, 1280KB)

Account: View Account Summary

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
2. Select “Account”
3. Enter the search criteria
4. Click “Search”

Register for a SD Account ID to perform stamping services and enjoy the following features:

• Pay by GIRO (except for conveyancing documents
• Save and retrieve the past stamping records and stamp certificates
• Apply for request online and be informed on the case status

The SD Account ID is the unique ID provided for your Stamp Duty registered account.

Note: For Individual, there is no need to register for an account if you are stamping with your Singpass. Singpass users will be able to submit stamping without registering for an account.

1. Your Singpass for accessing the Corppass portal.
   
2. Your company’s UEN/ Entity ID.

Submission
10 – 15 minutes

Processing
The SD Account ID is activated immediately after successful registration when it is linked to the company’s entity ID, and respective roles (e.g. preparer or approver) are assigned.

How to register for an account guide (PDF, 2731KB)

Inbox: View Notices/ Letters and Stamp Certificate

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The relevant reference no. (e.g. Document Ref No., IRAS Case No.) to facilitate retrieval of records.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Inbox”
   
3. Select “Stamp Duty”
   

To view Stamp Certificates:

1. Select “Stamp Certificates”
   
2. Enter search criteria
   
3. Click "Search"
   
4. Click on the document to view and download.
   

To view Stamp Duty Notices/ Letters:

1. Select “Notices/ Letters”
   
2. Enter search criteria
   
3. Click "Search"
   
4. Click on the document to view and download.

1. Your login ID (if via the authenticated Digital Service):

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. to facilitate retrieval of records.

Submission
3 minutes

Processing
The Stamp Certificate details will be displayed immediately if the record is valid.

For checking via the unauthenticated e-Service:

1. Click "Stamp Duty" at myTax Portal
2. Select "Check Stamp Certificate Authenticity"
3. Enter Document Ref No. and Stamp Certificate Ref No.
4. Select “Check”

OR

For checking via the authenticated e-Service:

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Check Stamp Certificate Authenticity” on the Overview page
3. Enter Document Ref No. and Stamp Certificate Ref No.
4. Select “Check”
   

Refer to our website for more information: Check Stamp Certificate Authenticity.

1. Your login ID (if via the authenticated Digital Service):

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. and Stamp Certificate Ref No. related to the stamping record.

Submission
3 minutes

Processing
Up to 14 days, subject to approval by the party (e.g. contractual parties) with access to the stamping record.

You can request for access of stamping record via myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login):

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Records” > “Manage Records Access”
   
3. Enter your "Document Ref No." of the stamping record which you would like to request access to
   
4. Click “Request Access” and confirm the request
   
5. The request will be valid for 14 days before expiry. If you wish to withdraw your request before the 14 days expiry, you may click "Withdraw" on the corresponding Document Ref No.
   
6. Once the request is approved, you will receive a notification via the portal's notification centre (bell icon)

1. Your login ID (if via the authenticated Digital Service):

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

Submission
3 minutes

Processing
The stamping record will be shared with the requestor immediately upon approval.

You will receive a notification for approval via SMS/ Email or via the notification centre once you log in. You may click on the link to approve/ reject the request.

Alternatively, you can approve/ reject a request for access of stamping record via myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login):

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Records> “Manage Records Access”
   
3. View the requests available for you to Approve/ Reject
   
4. Review if the request is authorised and click "Reject/ Approve"

1. Your login ID (if via the authenticated Digital Service):

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. to facilitate retrieval of records.

3. The identity no. or the SD Account ID of the recipient. 

Submission
3 minutes

Processing
The stamping record will be shared with the recipient immediately.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Records” > “Manage Records Access”
3. To search for the documents to share enter search criteria in the following fields:
   

     a. Document Ref No.             or
     b. Status or Description

4. Select "Search"
5. Select "Manage"
6. Enter Recipient Details
7. Select "Share" 

Records: Search and Manage Stamping Records

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The relevant reference no. (e.g. Document Ref No., IRAS Case No.) to facilitate retrieval of records.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Records”
3. Select "Search Records/Cases"
4. Enter the search criteria- Reference Number, Record Type or Period
5. Click "Search"

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. related to the stamping record.

3. The stamped document.

4. Supporting documents for the amendment/ revision request (e.g. copy of the ID if party’s name or ID is to be updated).

Submission
5 - 10 minutes

Processing

• Simple amendment requests will be processed immediately.
• Complex amendment requests are generally processed within 7 - 14 days.
• Amendment requests requiring refunds are generally processed within 2 months.

We will keep you informed if more time is needed.

How to amend or revise Stamping Records guide (PDF, 1900KB)

Refer to our website for more information: Amend/ Revise Stamping Record

If a review is required, you will receive an acknowledgement with a case reference number upon successful submission.

Submit a request online:

• For an Assessment to determine the chargeability of stamp duty of a document and if dutiable, the amount of stamp duty under section 37(1) of the Stamp Duties Act.
  
• For a Remission of stamp duty where the remission conditions are fulfilled.
  
• For an Appeal to request stamp duty remission under section 74(1) of the Stamp Duties Act.
  

Note:
Adjudication fees may be payable.

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. or IRAS Case No. related to the stamping record, if applicable.

3. The liable document which has been or to be stamped.

4. Supporting documents relating to the assessment or appeal request. 

Submission
5 - 10 minutes

Processing
Requests are generally processed within 2 months, with more complex cases processed within 3 months from receipt of complete information.
We will keep you informed if more time is needed.

1. Login to  myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Request”
   
3. Select “Apply for Assessment/ Appeal”
   
4. For New Application, select "Assessment" or "Appeal"
   
5. Select "Proceed"
   
6. Complete the electronic online form
   
7. Click "Submit"
   
8. You will receive an acknowledgement with the case reference number when your request is submitted successfully.
   

OR

1. For existing application, enter the "IRAS Case No."
   
2. Select "Proceed" to follow-up on your application via myTax Mail.
   

Refer to our website for more information: Appealing for Stamp Duty Waiver

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. related to the stamping record.

3. (Cases with more than 1 party liable) Consent or authorisation to confirm the single party to receive the refund.

Submission
5 - 10 minutes

Processing
Requests are generally processed within 2 months. We will keep you informed if more time is needed.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Request”
   
3. Select “Apply for Refund”
   
4. Enter Document Ref No.
   
5. Select "Retrieve"
   
6. Complete the online form
   
7. Click "Submit"

Refer to our website for more information: How to Claim Refunds.

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. if the document has been stamped.

3. Supporting documents showing how each of the relief conditions is met.

Submission
10 – 20 minutes

Processing
Requests are generally processed within 2 months, with more complex cases processed within 3 months from receipt of complete information.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Request”
   
3. Select “Apply for Section 15 Relief"
   
4. Select "Proceed" to start a new application
   
5. Complete the online form
   
6. Click "Submit"
   
7. You will receive an acknowledgement with the case ref no. when your request is submitted successfully.  

Refer to our website for more information: Common Stamp Duty Remissions and Reliefs for Property at a Glance

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The Document Ref No. related to the stamping record.

3. Supporting documents to substantiate your grounds for objection, if applicable.

Submission
5 - 10 minutes

Processing
Requests are generally processed within 3 months from receipt of complete information.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Request”
   
3. Select “Object to Assessment”
   
4. Enter the IRAS Case No. and Document Ref No.
   
5. Select "Retrieve"
   
6. Complete the online form
   
7. Click "Submit"

Refer to our website for more information: How to Object to Stamp Duty Assessment

Stamping: Lease/ Tenancy

Pay stamp duty for documents relating to leasing of properties:

• Assignment of Lease between Owners
  
• Lease/ Tenancy Agreement
  
• Novation/ Assignment of Lease between

Tenants

• Surrender of Lease involving consideration
• Variation of Lease involving increase in rental amount or tenancy period

Note:
Stamp certificate will be issued upon successful payment.

For payment of duty, please refer to “How to Pay Stamp Duty” guide (PDF, 1261KB).

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The liable document.

Submission
5 - 10 minutes

Processing
The Document Ref No., payable amount, and payment due date will be generated and displayed on the summary page immediately.

How to stamp Lease or Tenancy Agreements guide (PDF, 1900KB)

Pay stamp duty for documents relating to mortgage:

• Mortgage document when a loan is taken to finance the purchase of an immovable property, stocks or shares.
• Transfer of Mortgage document where either the borrower or lender assigns an existing mortgage from the current holder to another person or entity. 
  Equitable Mortgage where an agreement or a memorandum under hand only (signed but not under seal) relating to the deposit of title deeds of immovable property or creating a charge on the immovable property to secure the payment or repayment of money.
  

Note:
Stamp certificate will be issued upon successful payment.

For payment of duty, please refer to “How to Pay Stamp Duty” guide (PDF, 1261KB).

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The liable document.

Submission
3 – 5 minutes

Processing
The Document Ref No., payable amount, and payment due date will be generated and displayed on the summary page immediately. You can then proceed with the submission and payment to complete the stamping transaction.

How to stamp Mortgage guide (PDF, 2049KB)

Pay stamp duties (e.g. Buyer’s Stamp Duty and Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty) and claim for stamp duty remission (if applicable) for documents relating to acquisition of properties:

• Sale & Purchase of Property
• Transfer of residential property to be held on trust for individual beneficiaries / entity beneficiaries where trustee already owns the residential property
• Purchase of residential property on trust for individual beneficiaries / entity beneficiaries

Note:
Stamp duty is computed based on the consideration paid or the market value of the property, whichever is the higher amount.

Stamp certificate will be issued upon successful payment.

For payment of duty, please refer to “How to Pay Stamp Duty” guide (PDF, 1261KB).

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The liable document.

Submission
10 - 15 minutes

Processing
The Document Ref No., payable amount, and payment due date will be generated and displayed on the summary page immediately.

How to stamp Sale and Purchase Agreements guide (PDF, 2223 KB) 

• For purchase of residential property on trust for individual beneficiaries / entity beneficiaries:

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
2. Select “Stamping”
3. Select “Sale & Purchase”
4. Enter File Reference Number (if applicable)
5. Select the “Purchase/ Acquisition” from the dropdown list in the “Nature of Transaction” field
6. Select the relevant document description in the "Document Description/ Title" field from the dropdown list e.g. “Sale and Purchase Agreement” or “Acceptance to Option to Purchase”
7. Proceed to the online form
8. Check the box “To hold the property in trust for the beneficial owner”
9. Complete the online form
10. Click "Submit"

• For transfer of residential property to be held on trust for individual beneficiaries / entity beneficiaries where trustee already owns the residential property:

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
2. Select “Stamping”
3. Select “Sale & Purchase”
4. Enter File Reference Number (if applicable)
5. Select “Purchase/ Acquisition” in the "Nature of Transaction" field from the dropdown list
6. Select “Declaration of Trust” from the dropdown list in the "Document Description/ Title" field
7. Complete the online form
8. Click "Submit"

Pay Seller’s Stamp Duty or claim for Seller’s Stamp Duty Remission for Housing Developers for agreements relating to disposal of properties - Sale & Purchase of Property (Seller’s Stamp Duty)


Note:
Stamp duty is computed based on the consideration paid or the market value of the property, whichever is the higher amount.

Stamp certificate will be issued upon successful payment.

For payment of duty by, please refer to “How to Pay Stamp Duty” guide (PDF, 1261KB).

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The liable document.

Submission
5 – 10 minutes

Processing
The Document Ref No., payable amount, and payment due date will be generated and displayed on the summary page immediately.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Stamping”
   
3. Select “Sale & Purchase”
   
4. Enter File Reference Number (if applicable)
   
5. Select the "Nature of Transaction" from the dropdown list
   
6. Select the "Document Description/ Title" from the dropdown list
   
7. Complete the online form
   
8. Click "Submit"
   

Pay stamp duty for documents relating to buying or selling or transfer of stocks or shares:

• Share Transfer
  

Note:
Stamp certificate will be issued upon successful payment.

For payment of duty, please refer to “How to Pay Stamp Duty” guide (PDF, 1261KB).

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The liable document.

Submission
10 - 15 minutes

Processing
The Document Ref No., payable amount, and payment due date will be generated and displayed on the summary page immediately.

How to stamp Share Transfers guide (PDF, 2390KB)

Pay stamp duty for documents relating to Declaration of Trust

Note:
Stamp certificate will be issued upon successful payment.

For payment of duty, please refer to “How to Pay Stamp Duty” guide (PDF, 1261KB).

1. Your login ID:

   Individual users
   Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

   Business users
   SD Account ID

2. The liable document.

Submission
5 - 10 minutes

Processing
The Document Ref No., payable amount, and payment due date will be generated and displayed on the summary page immediately.

1. Login to myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login)
   
2. Select “Stamping”
   
3. Select “Trust”
   
4. Enter File Reference Number (if applicable)
   
5. Select the "Nature of Transaction" from the dropdown list
   
6. Complete the online form
   
7. Click "Submit"