CEA Registration Renewal Checklist 2026: Seven Things to Confirm Before You Submit
The end-2026 renewal gives you registration to 31 December 2029, so getting it right matters more than usual. Work down this list before you submit. Everything on it comes from CEA's own pages, listed at the end.
The checklist
1.CPD: 16 hours for 2026, in all three categories
At least 4 hours of Prescribed Essentials, 8 of Professional Competencies and 4 of Self-directed Learning. Check in CPDS — here's how. New salespersons are exempt in their first CPD cycle.
2.CPF MediSave: paid in full, or on an active GIRO plan
CEA clears MediSave after full payment or the first successful GIRO deduction, which runs on the 25th of each month — set GIRO up early.
3.Foreign salespersons: the right document
A Certificate of No Criminal Conviction from your country of origin dated within 3 months of the application, or proof that you have lived in Singapore for the past 10 years.
4.Fit and proper: nothing has changed that CEA must know about
CEA's criteria include convictions for dishonesty, fraud, money laundering or any Estate Agents Act offence, civil judgments involving fraud or breach of fiduciary duty, bankruptcy, and working for a licensed moneylender. Full list.
5.Timing: submit by 30 November 2026
The window opens 1 October 2026. CEA usually approves in 2 to 3 weeks when everything is in order; December applications may not be approved by 1 January 2027.
6.Submission: through your estate agent in ACEAS
You submit in ACEAS under the "Individual" portal; your estate agent submits it to CEA.
7.Fees: S$60 + S$280
S$60 application fee (once every three years) and S$280 registration fee (a year), payable by your estate agent.
Not needed this time
The Currency Requirement — at least 3 qualifying transactions per three-year period, or a Refresher Examination pass — applies to the 2027–2029 period, not to this renewal. What it means for you.
Frequently asked questions
When does the CEA renewal window open in 2026?
1 October 2026. CEA recommends submitting by 30 November 2026; applications from 1 to 31 December 2026 may not be approved in time to work from 1 January 2027.
How much does renewal cost in 2026?
A S$60 application fee, now payable once every three years, and a S$280 registration fee a year. CEA states the fees are payable by your estate agent.
Must my CPD be complete before I renew?
Yes. CEA requires your CPD to be up to date — 16 hours for 2026 (4 Prescribed Essentials, 8 Professional Competencies, 4 Self-directed Learning). Check it in CEA's CPD System (CPDS).
How long is the renewed registration valid?
Three years: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. The Currency Requirement (3 qualifying transactions or a Refresher Examination pass) applies to that period, not to this renewal.
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Prepared by Straits Intelligence Pte. Ltd. for information only; not legal advice. Always confirm at cea.gov.sg · All guides