Apply for your Practising Certificate(s) for Year 2024

The Singapore Nursing Board issues practising certificates (PCs) to all nurses and midwives on its Register and Roll. The renewal for the PC for Year 2024 starts from 1 Sep 2023. Please note that this is NOT applicable for nurses/midwives who are on PROVISIONAL registration/enrolment.

Nurses/Midwives who have not practised nursing for a continuous period of 5 years are required to attend a Return-to-Nursing programme before they can practise nursing again. This applies to those nurses/midwives who are holding a valid PC and have not practised nursing/midwifery for the past 5 years.

It is the responsibility of the individual nurse or midwife to apply and pay for the renewal of PC no less than 1 month before the expiry date of the current PC (31 Dec 2023).

All nurses/midwives must submit an online application for the renewal of PC for Year 2024 using their Singpass. Please email to SNB at SNB@spb.gov.sg if you have login issues.

For nurses/midwives who are on existing GIRO scheme, they must submit an online application for the renewal of PC by 30 Sep 2023, before the deduction will be made from their bank account on 6 Oct 2023.

Nurses/midwives who are on existing GIRO or Employer Pay On Behalf (EPOB) scheme and do not submit an online application for the renewal of the PC by 30 Sep 2023, will have to submit an online application for the renewal of the PC and pay for the PC for Year 2024 by other payment modes.

A late application fee for PC will be charged if the online application for the renewal of the PC is made after 30 Nov 2023.

Late Application Fees for Practising Certificate are:

There shall be no refund once payment is made unless there are valid justifications. For such cases, a written request must be submitted which includes your name, registration/enrolment number, amount paid and reasons.

Key Events and Responsibilities in the Renewal of Nurses/Midwives Practising Certificate

For more information on the Key Events and Responsibilities, please refer to Key Events and Responsibilities [PDF, 98KB]. 

Note:

1. Nurses/midwives who are eligible and wish to opt for Employer Pay On Behalf (EPOB) scheme should have sought prior confirmation from their employers that they are paying for the PC and submit an online application for the renewal of PC by 30 Sep 2023. SNB will verify with the employers if they are paying for the PC by end October 2023.
2. GIRO deduction will be carried out on 6 Oct 2023 for nurses/midwives who are already on GIRO scheme and have submitted their application for the renewal of PC online by 30 Sep 2023.
3. For other payment methods, please refer here.

Click here for more information on updating your particulars.

For SUCCESSFUL Renewal of Practising Certificate

SNB has launched electronic PC (e-PC) in Feb 2022 to replace hard copy PC. Nurses/Midwives will receive individual email notification on the steps to view and download the e-PC upon successful PC renewal. 
 
Note:
You are not allowed to renew your Practising Certificate if you did NOT practise nursing/midwifery for a continuous period of 5 years. If you wish to recommence your nursing practice in the future, you are required to attend a Return-to-Nursing programme before you can be considered for the renewal of Practising Certificate and practise nursing subsequently.