• Calculation of the age of the used vehicle will be done from the date of first registration of the vehicle in a foreign country.
• If the date of first registration of the vehicle can’t be determined, then age is calculated on the basis of the date of manufacture.
• S$10,000 will be levied as a surcharge for registering all imported used vehicles in Singapore.
• The used vehicles to be imported in Singapore have to abide by the emission standards of Euro II. Inspection for the emissions by the vehicle is done by LTA/ENV test laboratories that are located abroad and the car must pass the inspection test.
• The safety glasses fitted in the car must not have less than 70% transmittance of light. The glasses must not be coated with metallic oxide.
• The modifications done to the used car must be certified by the manufacturer or the authorized agent.
• Unleaded petrol must have been used in the car.
• Only right-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import.
• Air-conditioners used in the car must be free of CFC.
• Seat belts must be fitted in all the car seats.
• Car brakes and clutch lining must be free of asbestos.

• EEC Certificate of Conformity (copy, to be obtained from the manufacturer if the vehicle has European origin).
• Completion Inspection Certificate (to be obtained from the manufacturer if the vehicle has Japanese origin).
• If the vehicle has neither Japanese or European origin, then it must be tested from an authorized laboratory to be able to obtain a Certificate of Compliance with Exhaust Emission Standards, Safety Glass certificate, and the test report.
• A document proving that the car is new can be presented in the case of new cars such as invoices or receipts.
• In the case of used cars, certified proof of vehicle registration has to be presented.
• Technical specifications of the vehicle along with brochures that were provided by the vehicle’s manufacturer must be presented in case of a foreign model.
• A declaration form must be presented proving that the brakes and clutch lining are free of asbestos.
• An Inward Cargo Clearance Permit should be prepared by the shipping agent. An application in this regard should be made to the Trade Development Board (TDB) and the Customs and Excise Department (CED) by means of Tradenet.
• Open Market Value (OMV) of the vehicle must be obtained from the Customs and Excise Department. 41% of the value of the car will be imposed as customs duty.

• Bill of Lading
• Export certificate
• Proforma invoice
• Documents of freight and insurance
• Documents of windscreen test, exhaust emissions test, etc.
• Bills of incidental charges (if required)
• Vehicle registration certificate
• Confirmation letter from the manufacturer (stating date of manufacture of the car)

• All the required documents must be sent for verification to the New Registration Department of the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Time and date for the inspection of the vehicle will then be decided.
• A Temporary Certificate Of Entitlement must be obtained from the Land Transport Authority if there is no inspection done.
• Vehicle Registration Application Form must then be obtained from the Singapore Network Services Service Centre (SNS).
• The required documents must be submitted to the New Registration Section of the Land Transport Authority.

Documents required for registration of used Japanese cars in Singapore are:

• Certificate of Entitlement (temporary)
• Car registration application form
• PARF benefits notification/ COE Rebate
• Passport (original)
• Company Registration Certificate (certified copy, if the registration of vehicle has been done in the company’s name)
• Certificate of Insurance
• Bidding of Vehicle Registration Number (if applicable)

Registration fees:

• S$1000 for registration of private cars.
• S$5000 for registration of company cars.

Documents to be collected from the New Registration Section:

• Registration card or log card
• Certificate of Entitlement
• Certificate of Insurance
• Road tax disc