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Hotels Licensing Board

Renew Hotel Licence

Renew your hotel licence annually between 1 October and 15 November via GoBusiness Licensing. Find out what documents are required and how the approval process works.

Last updated on 23 June 2026

Application to Renew Hotel Licence

The hotel licence to operate a hotel will expire on 31 December every year, regardless of the date of licence issuance. A Certificate of Registration and Hotel-Keeper's Licence are required under the Hotels Act to operate a hotel.

Applications for the renewal of the Certificate of Registration and Hotel-Keeper's licence can only be made in the last quarter of the calendar year. Licensees will be notified by email on the renewal application process and requirements.

Note:

  • Your hotel must have a valid Grant of Written Permission / Temporary Permission ("URA Permission"), which expires no earlier than 1 January of the following year.

  • Under the Fire Safety Act, any public buildings use as hotels, hostels, boarding houses, etc. and if the occupant load of buildings is more than 200 persons, the building owners or occupiers must apply/obtain a Fire Certificate from the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

  • With effect from 1 April 2025, existing licensees (licensed before 1 January 2025) are required to install an electronic video surveillance system at all entry/exit points, lobby, front desk/concierge desk and every area where a guest or visitor may pass through to access the guest rooms.

  • Should there be a change of Hotel-Keeper, change of Hotel Name or hotel details in the renewal application, these changes will only take effect 1 January of the following year.

At a Glance

Timelines to Note:

Application Period

1 October to 15 November

Processing Time

Up to 30 working days from date of complete application received, or the completion of e-notice period (14 calendar days) if applicable, whichever is later.

Completion of e-notice period is mandatory for applications with a Change of Hotel Name only.

Hotel Licence Renewal Fees

Certificate of Registration
(i) Hotel with 100 rooms and less - $250
(ii) Hotel with 101-299 rooms - $600
(iii) Hotel with 300-499 rooms - $1,100
(iv) Hotel with 500 or more rooms - $1,450

Hotel-keeper's Licence fees for hotels of all sizes - $150

Submission of Applications

  1. Application for the renewal of the Certificate of Registration and Hotel-keeper's licence are to be submitted online via GoBusiness Licensing (opens in new tab).

  2. The following documents are required for the application:

  • Grant of Temporary Permission ("URA Permission") from Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). (opens in new tab)All hotels with expiring URA Grant of Temporary Permission must submit the latest valid URA Permission.

  • Temporary Fire Permit (TFP) / Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) / Fire Certificate (FC) from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) (opens in new tab). If a Temporary Fire Permit was submitted as part of your hotel licence application previously, please submit the latest Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) / Fire Certificate (FC). All hotels with expiring Fire Certificates must submit the latest valid Fire Certificate.

  • Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) from the Building & Construction Authority (BCA) (opens in new tab). If a Temporary Occupation Permit was submitted as part of your hotel licence application previously, please submit the latest Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC).

Approval Process

  1. You will be informed via e-mail if your application has been successfully processed. Payment is required to receive approval for your application and obtain your Hotel-Keeper's Licence. Please note that the Certificate of Registration will not be re-issued.

  2. After payment is verified and the application has been approved, you will receive the Certificate (if applicable) and Licence via GoBusiness Licensing.

  3. Please note that with effect from 1 January 2025, it is not a requirement under the Hotels Licensing Regulations for hotels to display the Certificate and Licence.

  4. The Hotels Licensing Board reserves the right to prescribe additional conditions or waive existing conditions for any application for a renewal of the Certificate of Registration and/or a Hotel-Keeper's Licence.

For More Information

  1. The step-by-step guide to guide you through the submission of the application for a renewal of the Certificate of Registration and Hotel-Keeper's Licence can be found here (opens in new tab).

  2. For further clarification, please email hlb_info@hlb.gov.sg or call 6736 6622.