From 27 February 2026, mobility scooter users can undergo the Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) to obtain the Certificate of Medical Need. 

Who can perform the AMS?

The AMS must be performed by a Singapore-registered doctor or Occupational Therapist (OT).

You may approach your regular doctor or regular OT to complete the AMS. If you do not have a regular doctor or OT, you may approach any General Practitioner (GP) that provides the service. View the list of GP clinics that conduct the AMS and their indicative charges (PDF, 260kB). You are advised to call them to confirm that they conduct the AMS and get the most updated fee information before making a trip to the clinic.

In some cases, a follow-up OT assessment may be required to assess your competency to operate a mobility scooter. View the list of OTs that conduct the competency assessment (PDF, 150kB). You are advised to call them to confirm that they conduct the competency assessment and get the most updated fee information before making a trip to the clinic.

What do I need to do before heading to the clinic?

Confirm with the clinic if they are able to conduct the AMS using the digital form and submit it to LTA for you.

If they are unable to do so, print a copy of the assessment form (PDF, 212kB) and bring it to the clinic.

How much will the AMS cost?

The charges for the AMS will vary depending on the complexity of the consultation. You may contact the clinics in advance to enquire about the cost.

In some cases, a follow-up OT assessment may be required to assess your competency to operate a mobility scooter.

What do I need to do after seeing the healthcare professional?

You must ensure your Certificate of Medical Need is submitted to LTA. This can either be done via (a) Digital Assessment Form (submitted by the healthcare professional to LTA) or (b) Hardcopy Assessment Form (that you must submit to LTA).

(a) Digital Assessment Form

If the healthcare professional has completed the digital assessment form, LTA will receive a copy of the submission and you need not submit anything else. If you would like to receive a digital copy of the form, you may provide the healthcare professional with your email address.

[Note: Healthcare professionals can find the link/QR code for the FormSG for submission to LTA in MOH’s Circular No. 73/2025, Annex A.]

(b) Hardcopy Assessment Form

If the healthcare professional has completed and signed the hardcopy assessment form (PDF, 212kB), you must submit it to LTA by following the steps below:

1. Either scan or take a clear picture of the signed and completed hardcopy assessment form.
2. Click on the link or scan the QR code below to access the FormSG link.
   
   FormSG for submission of assessment form to LTA
   
3. Fill in the details requested in the FormSG for submission to LTA. You will be prompted to upload a picture of the completed assessment form.
4. Once you have submitted the form, an email acknowledgement will be sent to you.

How do I know if LTA has received my submission? Can I use my mobility scooter immediately after the healthcare professional has completed the AMS?

You can check LTA's OneMotoring website for your certification status, by keying in your NRIC and Date of Birth. It can take a week for your certification status to be reflected.

Once you have been certified by the healthcare professional under the AMS, you can use your mobility scooter immediately.

Can I now apply for the Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) or the Senior Mobility Fund (SMF)-subsidised mobility scooters and skip the Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS)?

Applicants of the ATF will not be required to complete the Assessment for Mobility Scooter as they would need to undergo a similar medical need and device assessment for ATF. Applicants may wish to contact SGEnable for more information.

From 27 February 2026, all new SMF applicants will need to undergo the AMS as part of the application process. Applicants may wish to contact AIC Singapore for more information.

How can I check my certification status or exemption eligibility?

Users can check their certification status or exemption eligibility through LTA's OneMotoring website by keying in their NRIC and Date of Birth.

How will enforcement officers check if I have a Certificate of Medical Need?

LTA will maintain records of those who are certified to need a mobility scooter. Enforcement officers will request for the user’s particulars to check the user’s status. Alternatively, the user may also furnish a copy of the hardcopy certification form to the enforcement officer if they have it on hand.

I need a larger Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) due to medical needs. Can I get certified for an oversized device?

You can use an oversized device on paths if you are certified by a healthcare professional to require an oversized device, through the Assessment for Mobility Scooter.

However, you will not be able to use the oversized PMA on public transport due to safety and load considerations on trains and buses.

How can seniors 70 years and above be exempted to use an oversized device?

Seniors aged 70 years and above who require a device larger than the allowable dimensions must have proof of need for an oversized device due to medical needs. This can be done by undergoing the AMS or providing LTA with a doctor’s memo.

Do we determine the age of the senior by his/her year of birth or date of birth?

We will determine the age of the senior by his/her year of birth.

For all other queries, please write to LTA_PMA_Feedback@lta.gov.sg.

All mobility scooters and its equivalents, including manual wheelchairs with motorised attachments, used on public paths will need to be registered by 1 January 2029.

The registration requirement will be rolled out in two phases:

Phase 1 (From 1 June 2026)

From 1 June 2026, all mobility scooters sold by retailers will need to be registered. Retailers will have the mobility scooters registered and tagged by LTA’s appointed vendors before they are sold. As part of the registration process, LTA’s appointed vendor will check that the new mobility scooter meets device criteria (i.e., size dimensions, maximum speed of 6km/h), and affix the device with a Registration Mark and Identification Mark.

Before the sale of the mobility scooter, retailers will check via OneMotoring that the prospective owner has a Certificate of Medical Need, or is exempted from the requirement. The sale is completed only after the successful transfer of ownership of the registered mobility scooter from the retailer to the prospective owner.

Phase 2 (From Mid-2027)

To facilitate the registration of existing mobility scooters and minimise inconvenience to existing users, from mid-2027, LTA will deploy roving stations at community touchpoints to facilitate registration. LTA/LTA’s appointed vendor will conduct compliance checks on the device and user before registration.

Further details on the registration requirements and process will be shared at a later date.

In the meantime, if you would like to register your interest in registering your device, please submit your details here. We will contact you once registration opens and provide information on the available registration stations.