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Board of Architects
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Application of Practising Certificate for 2027

30 October 2026

To all Registered Architects

The Practising Certificates for the current year will expire on 31 December 2026. All registered architects intending to continue the practice of architecture in Singapore in 2027 are required to apply for a Practising Certificate in accordance with the Architects Act.

It is stipulated under Clause 18(1) of the Act:

“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.”

Application Process

Applications are to be submitted via the BOA Portal (https://www.boaportal.gov.sg (opens in new tab)).

Payment is made through the BOA Portal by clicking “Proceed to Payment” at the end of the application.

For architects who do not have a valid Singpass account to log in to the Portal, please submit your application the offline, following the instructions at https://go.gov.sg/pc2027wosp (opens in new tab)

Important Deadlines

Please ensure that:

  • Your application is submitted to the Board by 1 December 2026, and

  • You have attained the requisite CPD points by the same date.

Late submissions will incur a late payment fee of $50.

Kindly ensure the email address in your profile and application is valid and one you check regularly, so you do not miss emails from BOA. We recommend using a personal or direct work email. Please avoid shared or generic mailboxes, as emails sent there may not reach you.

Your 2027 Practising Certificate will be available as an e-certificate, downloadable from the BOA Portal upon approval

For guidance on applying for Practising Certificate in the Portal, please refer to the instructional guide below:

For enquiries or technical issues with the online application, contact us at BOA_Enquiry@boa.gov.sg

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Regards,
Ar. Tracey Hwang
Registrar
Board of Architects