Renewal of salesperson registration
Find out what you need to prepare to renew your real estate salesperson registration.
Last updated 3 September 2026
2026 real estate salesperson registration renewal exercise
The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) will be conducting the 2026 real estate salesperson (RES) registration Renewal Exercise from 1 October to 30 November 2026.
To ensure business continuity and minimise disruption to your RES registration, we strongly advise you to submit your renewal application to your EA by 30 November 2026. Applications that do not meet all renewal requirements, or require further supporting documents, may take beyond the usual processing time of two to three weeks for CEA to process and approve.
While CEA will continue to accept renewal applications from 1 December to 31 December 2026, CEA may not be able to approve such applications before 1 January 2027. In such a situation, you will not be able to perform estate agency work from 1 January 2027 until CEA approves your renewal application.
Upon successful renewal of your RES registration by 31 December 2026, your RES registration will be valid for a three-year period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. For more information on the three-year validity period, fees payable and Currency Requirement, please refer to CEA's press release on 27 July 2026 (opens in new tab).
Timeline and key steps
Notes:
Check your CPD fulfilment at CPD Portal (opens in new tab).
Check your Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB) Medisave contributions at cpf.gov.sg/MydashboardsFAQ (opens in new tab) > Self-employment.
RESs renewing their registrations must be up to date with their MediSave contributions (paid in full or on active GIRO plan).
You will be cleared for application/ renewal after making a full payment or upon your first successful GIRO deduction on the 25th of each month (or the next working day if the 25th falls on a weekend or a public holiday). [Source: CPFB’s website]
RESs who are facing financial difficulties may request changes to your instalment plan via the Manage your MediSave payable form. Find out more about growing your CPF savings as a self-employed person (opens in new tab).
RESs who are foreigners must submit a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) from your country of origin or show proof of residence in Singapore for the past 10 years (i.e., from 2016 to 2026). [Note: The CNCC must be dated within 3 months of the date of submission of your renewal application.]
Renewal process
To determine which renewal category applies to you, please log in to Advanced CEA Estate Agencies System (ACEAS) under ‘Individual’ and check your role at the top right corner of the dashboard below your name.
Please refer to the detailed renewal guides in the table below.
Renewal Category | Renewal Guide |
RES | Submitting your RES renewal application to your EA Renewal Guide - Renewal Process for RES (PDF, 1.3MB) (opens in new tab) |
Director/ Partner | Submitting your Director/Partner renewal application to your EA (if applicable) Renewal Guide - Renewal Process for Director and Partner (PDF, 1.4MB) (opens in new tab) |
KEO | As a KEO, your RES registration renewal application will be included in your EA licence renewal application. Please refer to the EA renewal guide under Renewal of estate agent licence (opens in new tab). Your RES registration renewal will be submitted and processed together with your EA licence renewal application. |
Payment of Renewal Fees
Your EA will need to pay CEA the following fees:
Application fee for RES registration: $60, payable once every three years from the 2026 renewal exercise onwards. RESs who have paid their renewal application fee in 2025 will be notified of their next payment in 2027.
Registration Fee: $280
You can find out more about the renewal fees, which comprise the application fee, registration fee, and licence fee (opens in new tab)
Payment process
EAs must ensure that their GIRO accounts registered with CEA are active and have sufficient funds before submitting renewal applications to CEA.
Invoices for renewal applications at “Pending fee payment” status will be generated every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (excluding public holidays or on days where there is ad-hoc system maintenance). GIRO deductions will be processed and completed within the next two to three working days.
After applicable fees are paid, RESs can check their updated validity end date on the CEA Public Register.
Please note that all fees paid are non-refundable, including fees for applications withdrawn after submission to CEA.
Note: Licence and registration fees will continue to be charged annually to help EAs manage their cash flow. This means that EAs will not need to make a large lump-sum payment at the point of renewal every three years for their registered RESs. Remaining registration fees will be collected annually, with further details to be provided in 2027.
RESs’ next steps for the 3-year registration period 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029
RESs must fulfil the three-year Currency Requirement, in addition to the existing CPD and CPF Medisave requirements.
More information on the 2029 Renewal Exercise, which will cover the renewal of RES registration for the 3-year period from 1 January 2030 to 31 December 2032, will be provided in due course.
For more information on the three-year validity period, fees payable, and Currency Requirement, please refer to CEA’s 27 July 2026 press release (opens in new tab).
Frequently Asked Questions
For Renewing RESs
1. When can I submit my renewal application to renew my RES registration with my EA for 2027?
The 2026 Renewal Exercise period is from 1 October to 30 November 2026. You may initiate your renewal application at any time within this period. However, you should consult your EA to determine when you should submit your renewal application for processing.
2. I am a RES and a director of an EA. Why am I unable to see the renewal banner to renew my RES registration?
If you are a director with the EA or any other EA, you will see the renewal banners on your ACEAS dashboard.
If you are both an RES and director of the same EA, you are not required to submit a separate RES registration renewal application. Instead, you should submit the director/ partner renewal application by logging in to ACEAS for ‘Individual’ and clicking the “Renew” button in the Director/ Partner Renewal banner on your ACEAS dashboard. For more details, please refer to the guides in the Renewal Process above.
If you are an RES and a director with different EAs, you may see multiple renewal banners (i.e., one for your RES registration renewal application and another for your Director/ Partner renewal application).
3. If I choose not to renew my RES registration with my EA, but subsequently change my mind during the 2026 Renewal Exercise, will I still be able to renew my RES registration?
If you change your mind while the 2026 Renewal Exercise is still on-going, you may submit the renewal application through your current EA. All applications must be submitted to us by 30 November 2026 .
Note:
We will require approximately two to three weeks on average to process an application after receiving it, if the application fully meets requirements. Applications, which do not meet all requirements, or require further supporting documents, will likely take beyond the usual processing time of two to three weeks to be approved.
4. If I do not wish to renew my RES registration with my EA, but subsequently change my mind after the 2026 Renewal Exercise, will I still be able to renew my RES registration with my EA?
The 2026 Renewal Exercise will end on 30 November 2026. Although CEA will continue to accept renewal applications from 1 to 31 December 2026, such applications may not be approved by 1 January 2027. In such a situation, you will not be able to perform estate agency work from 1 January 2027 until your renewal application is approved.
If you decide to continue as an RES after your current registration ends after 31 December 2026, you must submit a fresh registration application (as a returning RES) from 1 January 2027.
If you want to switch to another EA in 2027, you may submit a switching application instead.
Note:
We will require approximately two to three weeks on average to process an application after receiving it, if the application fully meets requirements. Applications which do not meet all requirements or require further supporting documents, will likely take beyond the usual processing time of two to three weeks to be approved.
5. How can I check the status of my RES registration renewal application after it is submitted to CEA?
You can log in to ACEAS (opens in new tab) for Individual > Click on Services > RES Management > Renewal to view the status of your renewal application.
6. How do I continue with my renewal application after initiating it?
You can log in to ACEAS (opens in new tab) for Individual > Click on Services > RES Management > Renewal to view and continue editing your renewal application.
For Switching RESs
7. If I wish to switch to a new EA in 2026, when should my switching application be submitted to CEA, and do I need to take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise?
If you wish to switch your RES registration to a new EA in 2026, your switching application must reach us by 30 September 2026. Once the switch is completed, you will need to take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise to continue with your new EA in 2027. Once your 2026 renewal application is approved, you will be granted RES registration with your EA for a three-year validity period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029.
Please ensure that you are renewing your RES registration with the correct EA.
8. If I wish to switch to a new EA in 2027, when should my switching application be submitted to CEA, and do I need to take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise?
If you plan to switch to a new EA in 2027, you do not need to take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise and may submit your switching application to us from 1 October 2026 onwards. If your switching application is approved before 31 December 2026, your RES registration with the new EA will begin on 1 January 2027.
Note:
We will require approximately two to three weeks on average to process an application after receiving it, if the application fully meets requirements. Applications, which do not meet all requirements, or require further supporting documents, will likely take beyond the usual processing time of two to three weeks to be approved. For applications submitted in December 2026, you may not receive your RES registration with the new EA by 1 January 2027.
For New & Returning RESs
9. If my new or returning application is submitted to CEA by 30 September 2026, do I need to take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise?
Yes. For new or returning applications received by 30 September 2026, you will be granted RES registration with your EA for the remainder of 2026 upon CEA’s approval. If you wish to continue your registration into 2027 and beyond, you must take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise. Once your 2026 renewal application is approved, you will be granted RES registration with your EA for a three-year validity period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029.
10. If my new or returning application is submitted to CEA after 30 September 2026, do I need to take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise?
No. You do not need to take part in the 2026 Renewal Exercise.
For new or returning applications received after 30 September 2026, you will be granted RES registration with your EA for a three-year validity period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 if your application is approved.
If your application is approved before 31 December 2026, your RES registration with the new EA will commence on 1 January 2027.
If your application is approved after 31 December 2026, your RES registration with the new EA will commence on the date your application reaches “Registration Issued” status.
You can log in to ACEAS (opens in new tab) for Individual > Click on Services > RES Management > New & Returning to view the status of your application.