Before you apply to BCA for a sign licence, check that:
- Your proposed advertising sign/signboard complies with the relevant sign licence guidelines and requirements.
- You have the relevant documents and approvals to accompany your application.
How to apply
Apply for an advertising sign/signboard licence with the following steps:
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Steps
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1. Log in to the Advertisement Licensing System (ALS) with Singpass
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2. Submit your proposal to BCA for consultation and evaluation
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3. Apply for a Permit To Use, where applicable
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Log into CORENET e-Submission System to apply for Permit To Use and submit in ALS
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4. Formal application
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Payment must be made during Formal application before BCA can grant the applicant the licence.
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5. Make payment for application fee
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The soft copy licence will be sent by email to the applicant after payment verification.
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6. Other information
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- BCA generally takes 7 working days to assess an application if all the required documents are in order
- It takes an additional two weeks if the proposal is to be evaluated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
- Changes are strictly not allowed during formal application
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Download the essential guide to applying for an outdoor sign licence.
System errors during application
If you encounter a system error during application, please check that you are using one of the following systems to access ALS:
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Supported systems and formats
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Supported operating systems
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- Window XP (Professional, Service Pack 2)
- Window 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
- Window 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)
- Window Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)
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Supported web browsers
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- Google Chrome Version 35 and above (preferred)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser Version 9.0 and above
- Mozilla Firefox Version 29 and above
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Accepted file formats
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.doc, .jpg, .pdf, .txt and .zip
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