When do I need to renew my Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL)?
Published on January 3, 2023
Did you know that it is mandatory for cabbies to renew their Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) every three years, and attend a Taxi Refresher Course once every six years?
When your TDVL is due to be renewed, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will send you a renewal notice. If you did not receive it, log in to the GoBusiness Licensing portal to check your renewal status. Otherwise, you may also check your TDVL status under One Monitoring.
I received a renewal notice, what should I do?
Whether you are aspiring to be a cabby or are an existing cabby with us, read our easy guide below on how you can get your TDVL renewed. But first, you must ensure that you have met regulatory requirements stated in the renewal notice.
1. Medical check-up
Cabbies aged 50 and above are required to go for a medical check-up (without x-ray) before the renewal of your TVDL.
| Age range | What to do | Medical check-up needed |
| Cabbies aged 50 to 64 years old | Simply get your LTA Medical Examination Form filled up at any Singapore-registered clinic or SATA Diagnostic Centre. | Every two years |
| Cabbies turning 65, 68, 71, 66, 67, 69 and 72 years old | Simply get your LTA Medical Examination Form filled up at any Singapore-registered clinic or SATA Diagnostic Centre. | Every year |
| Cabbies turning 70, 73 and 74 years old | Simply get your LTA Assessment on Fitness to Drive Report filled up by a general practitioner (pink colour medical form). Next, get your on-road assessment done at any driving centre, such as the ComfortDelGro Driving Centre. Once you have obtained a “pass”, they will sign on your LTA Assessment on Fitness to Drive Report and provide you with a completed On-Road Assessment Checklist. | Every year |
For more information on how to submit your medical check-up forms, visit here.
2. Attend Taxi Refresher Course
Drivers are required to take a refresher course once every six years. You will receive a renewal notice from the LTA on whether you’ll be taking a three-hour or five-hour course, depending on your driving records.
To sign up for the refresher course, visit our website (www.cdgtaxi.com.sg), click on “Train With Us” and scroll down to “Taxi Refresher Course”.
If you require assistance with your registration, you may drop by Level 1 of our CityCab building which is located at 600 Sin Ming Avenue, Singapore 575733 for help. Make sure to bring a copy of your LTA renewal notice for registration.
For enquiries, you may email to [email protected] or call 6550 8681.
Note: SkillsFuture credits can be used to offset course fees.
3. Fulfil your MediSave contributions
In order toto renew your TDVL, you must fulfil your MediSave contributions. You also have to make sure that you do not have any outstanding MediSave liabilities.
For enquiries, you may seek assistance from CPF through these channels.
Renew Your TDVL
Once you’ve met all necessary requirements stated in your renewal notice, you can proceed to renew your licence.
| TDVL expiry period | Where to renew TDVL |
| Before the expiry date or less than six months more to go | You may renew your licence online via the GoBusiness Licensing portal. If you are unable to renew online, make an appointment to visit the LTA Customer Service Centre at 10 Sin Ming Drive S575701. |
| Expired for more than six months, but less than three years | You need to submit a late renewal application online via the GoBusiness Licensing portal. If you are unable to submit online, please make an appointment to visit the LTA Customer Service Centre at 10 Sin Ming Drive S575701. Wait for your late renewal application to be approved. A late renewal letter will be sent to inform you of the requirements to fulfil. |
| Expired for more than three years | GoBusiness Licensing Portal (To re-apply for TDVL) |
Thinking of joining us a cabby? Find out more about how perks here: https://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/drive-with-us/
Don’t have your Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence yet? Train with us: https://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/vocational-licence-courses/
