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The Classic Car Scheme was introduced on 1 July 2000 to enable Singaporeans to realise their aspirations of owning well-preserved, heritage-rich cars of yesteryear. Classic cars are not meant to serve the ordinary transport needs of their owners. But owners can take their classic cars out for rides on a restricted basis of up to 28 days a year. This will allow them to bring their cars for exhibitions, inspections and servicing. |
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| Age of the car | At least 35 years old. |
| COE | 10% of the relevant Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP) in the appropriate Certificate of Entitlement (COE) category. |
| Road Tax | $280 per calendar year. Upon payment of the annual vehicle licence fee, owners will be given 28 free day licences per calendar year, which are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. If the day licences are not used within the calendar year, no refund will be given. |
| Usage restrictions | 28 days (inclusive of Sundays and public holidays) in a calendar year. A valid day licence must be displayed for each day of usage of the classic car. |
| Vehicle registration number plate |
White lettering on red and yellow background, with seal affixed on
number plate by an authorised
inspection centre |
| Insurance coverage | Third-party risks insurance covering the full licensing period. |
| Car inspection | Once every two years. |
Registration of Imported Classic Cars
Registration of imported Classic Cars is allowed, subject to the payment of the Excise Duty, Registration fees, Additional Registration Fees, 10% of Prevailing Quota Premium and annual road tax of $280. The cars should be at least 35 years old from the first date of registration in a foreign country and in pristine condition at the time of importation into Singapore.
Please click here to view the guidelines for the importation of classic cars.
Conversion of Existing Singapore-Registered Cars into Classic Car Scheme
Existing Singapore-registered cars that meet the eligibility criteria may be converted to classic cars. Cars with a renewed 5-year COE, cannot be converted to a classic car unless the car is more than 30 years old but not more than 35 years old on the start date of the 5-year COE. Cars with such 5-year COE must be converted to a classic car when it reaches 35 years old and before the 5-year COE expires.
If the car is not converted as a classic car at the end of the 5-year COE period, the car must be de-registered as no further COE renewal will be allowed.
Once converted to a Classic Car, the vehicle cannot be converted to a normal or off-peak car.
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Step 1
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Ensure that the car is at least 35 years old from the original registration date (ORD). For example, a car with an ORD date of 15 Jul 1965 will be eligible to apply for conversion from 14 Jul 2000. |
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Step 2
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Download the application form |
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Step 3
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Change the registration number plate (white lettering on red and yellow background) at any vehicle workshop. |
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Step 4
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Send the car to any of the authorised
vehicle inspection centres |
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Step 5
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Bring the required documents
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Step 6
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Revalidate the COE at 10% of the Prevailing Quota Premium and pay an administrative fee of $100 at time of conversion |
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Step 7
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Apply for classic car vehicle licence at $280* per year, pro-rated at point of conversion to the end of the calendar year. The quantity of day licences issued will similarly be pro-rated in this manner, subject to a maximum of 28 day licences per calendar year. |
Note: For weekend/off-peak car owners
If the vehicle is a weekend or off-peak car, it must be converted to a normal car before it can be converted to a Classic Car. For the procedures for conversion to normal cars, you can contact our Customer Service Officers at Tel: 1800 - CALL LTA or 1800 - 2255 582
You can apply to LTA, 10 Sin Ming Drive, Singapore 575701 to convert your car to a Classic car with the following documents:
| 1 | Application Form for conversion (duly completed) |
| 2 | Original Owner Identification Documents - NRIC for Singaporean or Malaysian / Passport for foreigners other than Malaysians - Company/business certificate, if vehicle is registered in the name of a company and the NRIC or passport (for foreigners other than Malaysians) of the managing director or manager who is authorised to apply on the company's behalf |
| 3 | Original Insurance Certificate covering the full licensing period to be taken up upon conversion |
| 4 | Original Registration Number Plates Inspection Certificate |
| 5 | Original Vehicle Inspection Certificate, if applicable |
| 6 | Cheque made payable to "Land Transport Authority" for the fees payable |
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Last Updated on 05/03/2010
