Anyone who appraises lands and buildings in Singapore must apply for an Appraiser's Licence.
Conduct the following at GoBusiness Licensing:
- Apply for new appraiser’s licence
- Renew existing appraiser’s licence
- Update employer’s details
- Make licence-related fees payment
- Retrieve electronic licence

Applying As a New Applicant

The applicant should:

  1. Hold a degree in Real Estate from NUS or equivalent; and have at least 2 years of relevant practical experience
  2. Be a Member or Fellow of Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV). Please visit the SISV website for membership application details. With effect from 1 Jan 2014, an applicant with a Probationer membership is not eligible for this application.

What you need to submit

Electronic copies of the following:

  • NRIC/FIN (front and back);
  • Real Estate degree certificate from NUS or its equivalent;
  • SISV letter certifying your membership with Valuation and General Practice council;
  • A testimonial from a licensed appraiser to verify that you can perform appraiser work independently, supported with 3 valuation reports performed under the supervision of the licensed appraiser. Please download the template for testimonial (PDF, 596KB); and
  • A letter from your employer where you will be acting as an appraiser.

    The fee for Appraiser’s Licence is $125.

    Please proceed with your new licence application. You may refer to the Guide for New Licence (PDF, 1.72MB) for more information.

    Renewing Your Appraiser's Licence

    Under Section 7(2) of the Appraisers Act, all licences must be renewed annually at least ten days before the expiry of the licence on 31 Dec of each calendar year.

    Renew by 21 Dec

     

    Existing licence holders with SISV's Probationer Membership may continue to renew their Appraiser's Licence.

    The fee for renewing the Appraiser’s Licence is $125.

    What you need to do

    A notification containing a unique code will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address before the commencement of the renewal period. Please use the unique code to activate your renewal application in the GoBusiness Licensing portal; the code will expire on 21 Dec.

    If you do not receive the unique code due to a change of contact details,  log in to the GoBusiness Licensing portal and complete the renewal with the Renewal Request Number (RRN) for Appraiser’s Licence. The RRN  can be found under Licences Due for Renewal.

    To receive notifications, please update your profile with your latest contact details in the portal.

    To proceed with the application for licence renewal, you may refer to the Guide for Licence Renewal (PDF, 1.52MB) for more information.

    What happens if I do not renew my licence by 21 Dec?
    All appraiser's licences expire on 31 Dec of each calendar year regardless of when the licence is approved. If your licence expires before it is renewed, you must re-apply for a new licence.
    When will I obtain my renewed licence?
    Upon verification of your credentials and successful payment of fees, the licence certificate will be generated immediately and made available for downloading. You can retrieve the electronic copy of your renewed licence on the GoBusiness Licensing portal. 

    Change of Employer listed in Appraiser's Licence

    The appraiser's licence is issued to the appraiser acting on behalf of the employer. If there is a change in your employer, the following document is required:

    • Letter from your current employer stating the effective date from which you will be acting on behalf of the company.

    Your licence will be updated with the new employer details upon successful verification of credentials and payment. You can retrieve the electronic copy of your amended licence on the GoBusiness Licensing portal.

    The fee for amending the Appraiser’s Licence is $20. 

    To apply for licence amendment, you may refer to the  Guide for Licence Amendment (PDF, 1.37MB) for more information.

    Searching for Licensed Appraisers

    To find licensed appraisers, please use the enquiry search.

    Contact Information

    You can refer to our FAQ section for more information or call us on +65 6351 2442 / +65 6351 2461+65 6351 2393.

    FAQs

    What is GoBusiness Licensing?

    GoBusiness Licensing, previously known as LicenceOne, is a one-stop portal for businesses to apply for licences they need easily and efficiently. The portal allows business owners to obtain multiple licences simultaneously in a simplified application and payment process. It is a secured government portal owned by MTI.

    How do I apply through GoBusiness Licensing?

    For first-time users, you are required to log in to GoBusiness Licensing via SingPass. A one-time update of your profile is required; this will be used for future logins and subsequent applications.

    I am an existing licensed holder and recently changed my contact details. Do I need to update you?

    If you have changed your contact details since your last renewal, please update your contact information at GoBusiness Licensing or inform us at [email protected] in order to continue receiving notifications.

    I have not received a notification for the renewal of Appraiser’s Licence. How do I renew my licence?

    If you have not received a notification with the Renewal Request Number (RRN) to activate your renewal application, you can log in to GoBusiness Licensing, and complete the renewal with the Renewal Request Number (RRN) for Appraiser’s Licence. The RRN can be found under Licences Due for Renewal. Please update your profile with the latest contact details to receive notifications.

    Can I delegate my renewal application to my company?

    As the Appraiser’s Licence is issued to an individual and not to the company, corporate login is not available. Individual licence holders would need to log in with your Singpass and validate your submission.

    Are there any changes to the licence criteria and fees?

    There are no changes to the existing licence criteria and fees.

    Who should I contact if I experience technical issues on GoBusiness Licensing?

    You may contact GoBusiness Licensing at 6774 1430 during operating hours from 8am-8pm on Mondays to Fridays and 8am-2pm on Saturdays. Alternatively, you can also request for assistance via email at [email protected].