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LTA & Traffic Police Licence Certified Translation.
Official English certified translation of foreign driving licences and driving record extracts for Singapore Traffic Police (SPF) Class 3 / 3A / 2B conversion and fleet verification.
Singapore HQ: +6586605216
Scan / Photo Accepted
LTA & Traffic Police Licence Certified Translation
100+
Languages
10,000+
Clients Served
21+
Years Experience
PM-led
Project-Managed
Selected clients in Singapore
Authority Target
SPF Traffic Police · LTA
Foreign Driving Licence Conversion Counter (Ubi / Kampong Ubi)Turnaround
24–48 Hours
Same-day express option for urgent BTT conversion slotsSingapore Office
Paya Lebar Square #08-45
SGD PayNow / Corporate Billing · Walk-In or CourierCertification
SG ACRA-Registered Entity
Signed Certificate of Accuracy with Singapore company detailsWhen converting a foreign driving licence in Singapore after passing the Basic Theory Test (BTT), Singapore Traffic Police (SPF) requires any licence or official driving extract not printed in English to be accompanied by a formal English translation issued by a Singapore-registered translation company, relevant embassy, or court translator—clearly showing your licence class, validity, and original first-issue date prior to arriving in Singapore.
4-Step Workflow
How Submission & Certification Works
From document scan to authority-ready PDF and wet-ink delivery.
- Step 01Photo or PDF Scan
Send Front + Back + Extract
Upload clear front-and-back photos of your foreign driving licence plus any first-issue driving history extract.
- Step 0224–48 Hours
SG-Certified Mirror Translation
Full English translation mapping every vehicle category (manual vs auto), issue/renewal dates, and restrictions.
- Step 03TP Compliance
First-Issue Date Check
If your renewed card hides your original pass date, we translate your home-country driving extract alongside it.
- Step 04PDF + Wet-Ink Original
Paya Lebar Pickup or Courier
Receive your certified PDF first, then collect the wet-ink original near Paya Lebar MRT (close to Ubi TP HQ) or via courier.
At-a-Glance Matrix
Documents, Stamp Routes & Turnaround
Swipe horizontally on mobile to compare document scenarios, required endorsements, and indicative rates.
| Licence Origin / Scenario | Documents Commonly Translated | Traffic Police / LTA Key Check | Turnaround & Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (中华人民共和国机动车驾驶证), Taiwanese & Hong Kong Licences | Main Card + Counterpart Page (正页 + 副页) + 12123 / Traffic Bureau Record | Shows exact准驾车型 (C1/C2/E) &初次领证日期 (initial issue date) | 24–48 hours · SGD quote · Paya Lebar pickup / courier |
| Japanese (運転免許証), Korean & Vietnamese Driving Licences | Front + Back Licence + Driving History Certificate (運転経歴証明書 / 경력증명서) | Check whether embassy translation or SG-registered agency translation is preferred for your nationality | 24–48 hours · Clear written confirmation before payment |
| Malaysian JPJ Driving Extract (Cabutan Maklumat Lesen Memandu) | Bahasa Melayu JPJ Extract + Older CDL Card | Proves Class D / B2 original issue date when renewed card shows recent date | 24–48 hours · Seamless MY+SG handling |
| European, Latin American, Middle Eastern & ASEAN Licences | French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Thai, Indonesian | Full category table + manual/automatic transmission notation | 1–2 working days · PDF + wet-ink hardcopy |
Acceptance vs Rejection
What Counter Officers Inspect First
Side-by-side comparison of rejected DIY uploads versus an official certified submission pack.
Unstamped or Incomplete DIY Scan
- Untranslated marginal registry stamps, chops, or back-page endorsements
- Mismatched name order or spelling against passport, NRIC, or FIN
- Missing signed Certificate of Accuracy and traceable company details
Translife Official Submission Set
- 100% mirror layout preserving tables, dates, and reference numbers
- Every registry stamp, embossed seal, and marginal note bracket-translated
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy clause + traceable company chop
Pre-Submission Quality Checklist
- Traffic Police counter appointments require your physical wet-ink certified translation AND original physical driving licence—digital-only copies on a phone may be turned away.
- Renewed cards showing a recent issue date without proof of your original test date often require an official driving record extract (also translated into English).
- Certain nationalities (e.g. Japanese licences) may have specific embassy/JAF preferences—check your Traffic Police appointment slip or run our Singapore Requirements Checker first.
- Ensure both main card and counterpart/back legend (such as Chinese 副页) are included in the scan.
Check Singapore Authority Stamp Rules Before Your Appointment
Use our interactive Singapore Document Translation Requirements Checker to verify whether standard SG certification or notarisation/SAL applies.
Convenient East-Side PickupLocated at Paya Lebar Square — Minutes from Traffic Police HQ at Kampong Ubi
Collect your wet-ink certified driving licence translation right on your way to 10 Ubi Avenue 3.
Located at Paya Lebar Square — Minutes from Traffic Police HQ at Kampong Ubi
Collect your wet-ink certified driving licence translation right on your way to 10 Ubi Avenue 3.
Singapore's Traffic Police Headquarters at 10 Ubi Avenue 3 sits just one stop / a 5-minute ride from our Singapore office at 60 Paya Lebar Road #08-45, Paya Lebar Square (directly connected to Paya Lebar MRT EW8/CC9). Many expats and new PRs send us their licence scans online, approve the PDF draft, and collect the wet-ink stamped original right before heading to Ubi.
New Singapore PRs3-Month Window After Obtaining Singapore Permanent Residence
Why new PRs bundle their driving licence translation right after ICA PR formalisation.
3-Month Window After Obtaining Singapore Permanent Residence
Why new PRs bundle their driving licence translation right after ICA PR formalisation.
New Singapore Permanent Residents must convert their foreign driving licence promptly after PR completion to continue driving legally in Singapore. If you already used Translife for your ICA e-PR documents, we keep consistent name transliteration across your Traffic Police conversion pack.
Fast Written Quotation
Request Your LTA & Traffic Police Licence Quote
Upload clear scans or photos of your documents. We confirm exact page count, turnaround, and whether any extra stamp is needed before you pay.
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Authority FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on acceptance, stamps, pricing, and delivery.
Does Singapore Traffic Police accept driving licence translations from a Singapore-registered translation company?
Traffic Police accepts official English translations issued by the relevant embassy/high commission, court interpreters, or Singapore-registered translation companies (note: certain specific nationalities may stipulate embassy translation on the TP checklist—share your licence country and we confirm immediately).
Do I need the physical wet-ink stamped translation for my Traffic Police counter visit?
Yes. While you receive a certified PDF first for checking, Traffic Police officers inspect original physical documents at your in-person conversion appointment. You can collect wet-ink originals at Paya Lebar Square (#08-45) or request local Singapore courier.
My renewed licence doesn't show the year I originally passed my test—what should I translate?
Obtain an official driving licence extract/history letter from your home licensing authority (such as Malaysian JPJ Cabutan, China 12123 / 车管所证明, or equivalent) and send both the licence card and extract for certified English translation.
How fast can I get my driving licence translated in Singapore?
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours, with same-day urgent turnaround available on working days for common languages like Chinese, Malay, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Need LTA & Traffic Police Licence Translation?
Send your document scan today for a clear written quotation and fast certified turnaround.
Or call us directly: +6586605216