Application forms

Download the forms you need to register as an architect, apply for a licence, or renew your practising certificate.

Last updated 7 September 2026

Part I - Register as an architect

A) Professional Practice Examination (PPE) under Section 15(2)(a) of the Architects Act

Architectural graduates, with a recognised qualification in architecture, must apply to be a PPE candidate in order to sit for the Professional Practice Examination (PPE) under Section 15(2)(a).
Applications to become a PPE candidate are to be submitted to BOA via post with fees made by PayNow/Internet Banking. Please mail the completed application forms with the copies of the supporting documents to the Board of Architects, 5 Maxwell Road, #01-03 Tower Block, MND Complex, Singapore 069110.
Applicants are required to come to BOA in person and bring the original educational certificates, academic transcripts, NRIC/Passport, etc. for verification. An officer will contact the applicant upon receipt of the application to arrange for an appointment for the verification.
Please note that we do not accept walk-in applications or applications received via emails.

Guidelines:

Download guide for PPE Candidates (opens in new tab)

Criteria for appointment of Advisors to PPE Candidate (opens in new tab)

Application forms:

Registration Form for PPE candidate (opens in new tab)

Agreement to be PPE Supervisor & Advisor (opens in new tab)

Practical Experience Log Book:

Practical Experience Log Book (opens in new tab)

Sample of Practical Experience Log Book (opens in new tab)

Quarterly Assessment Reports:

Quarterly Assessment by Supervisor (opens in new tab)

Quarterly Assessment by Advisor (opens in new tab)

B) Professional Interview under Section 15(2)(b) of the Architects Act

Applicant must have, after obtaining his/her qualifications, acquired at least 5 years of such practical experience in architectural work as may be recognised by the Board (including not less than 2 years of the prescribed practical experience in architectural work in Singapore with a continuous period of at least 12 months of such prescribed practical experience being acquired within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the person’s application for registration under this Act)

Submission deadlines are 15 February and 15 August each year. If the deadline falls on a weekend, it will be moved to the preceding weekday. Applicants must email BOA at boa_enquiry@boa.gov.sg (opens in new tab) to schedule an appointment for submission during the February and August periods.

Guidelines:

Guidelines for applicants applying for registration under section 15(2)(b) of the Architects Act (opens in new tab)

Application forms:

Application form for Section 15(2)(b) (opens in new tab)

Agreement to be PPE Supervisor & Advisor (opens in new tab)

Appendix 1 to Part C Practical Experience of Form 1 under Section 15(2)(b) (opens in new tab)

Practical Experience Log Book:

Practical Experience Log Book (opens in new tab)

Sample of Practical Experience Log Book (opens in new tab)

C) Professional Interview under Section 15(2)(c) of the Architects Act

Applicant must have, after obtaining his/her qualifications: (i) acquired not less than 10 years of such practical experience in architectural work as may be recognised by the Board; (ii) received any commendation or award at any international architectural event, or from any professional body whose architectural degree or qualification is recognised by the Board.

Guidelines:

Guidelines for applicants applying for registration under section 15(2)(c) of the Architects Act (opens in new tab)

Application forms:

Application form for Section 15(2)(c) (opens in new tab)

Appendix 1 to Part C Practical Experience of Form 1 under section 15(2)(c) (opens in new tab)

D) Application for Registration as an Architect

Applicant must have passed one of the examinations for registration under Section 15(2)(a), 15(2)(b) or 15(2)(c).

Application for Registration (opens in new tab)

E) Confirmatory Examination under Section 15(1)(c) of the Architects Act

Applicants whose architectural degrees are not found in BOA’s list of recognised qualifications are required to clear the Confirmatory Examination under Section 15(1)(c) before they are allowed to apply to sit for one of the examinations for registration under Section 15(2) of the Architects Act.

Applicants are required to attend a compulsory Pre-submission Briefing before applying to sit for the examination. The schedule can be found under Appendix A of the guidelines. Applicants must submit an application via the online application form at least one week prior to date of the briefing.

Guidelines:

Guidelines for Application Applying for Registration for the Confirmation Examination - 15(1)(c) (opens in new tab)

Application forms:

Application form for Confirmatory Examination under Section 15(1)(c) (opens in new tab)

Pre-submission Briefing Form: Register here (opens in new tab)

Part II - For firms

A) Application for Approval/Change of firm's name and Change of firm type

Application for approval of firm's name (opens in new tab)

B) Apply for licence to supply architectural services

i) Application for a Licence:

Form of application for licence (opens in new tab)

Form of application for licence - Word doc (opens in new tab)

ii) Statutory Declaration Form:

Form for statutory declaration of compliance for a licence to supply architectural services (opens in new tab)

Form for statutory declaration of compliance for a licence to supply architectural services - Word doc (opens in new tab)

Sample template:

Sample template of licence (opens in new tab)

Upon receipt of all required information, the Board aims to process applications within 30 working days. Where further evaluation is required, processing may take longer.

Part III - For practising architects

A) Apply for Practising Certificate

Where a registered architect desires to engage in the practice of architecture in Singapore after 31 December of any year, he or she must, not later than 1 December of that year and in such form and manner as may be prescribed, apply for a practising certificate authorising him or her to engage in the practice of architecture in the succeeding year.

With effect from 2024, the applications for practicing certificates are to be submitted via an online application form and architects will no longer receive a physical application form.

With effect from 2026, physical Practising Certificates will no longer be issued. Registered architects who have applied for a Practising Certificate and have fulfilled the renewal requirements will be issued an e-Certificate via email.

Application for Practising Certificate 2026: Click here (opens in new tab)

Payment for the application can be made via PayNow or bank transfer. You may refer to BOA’s website (opens in new tab) for the payment instructions. Please note that applicants are required to upload the proof of payment to the online application form.

Additional fee for late application

Where an application for a practising certificate authorising the holder thereof to engage in the practice of architecture during any year or part thereof is made on or after 1st January of that year or after 1st December of the previous year, a late application fee of $50/- must accompany and be payable in respect of that application, and such late application fee shall not be refundable.

Sample of a Practising Certificate:

Template of Practising Certificate (opens in new tab)

B) Remove name from BOA Register

Form of application for removal of name from the register of architects (opens in new tab)

Form of application for removal of name from the register of architects - Word doc (opens in new tab)

Upon receipt of all required information, the Board aims to process applications within 30 working days. Where further evaluation is required, processing may take longer.