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provides applicants with information they need to complete their applications.
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For Category 1 or Ad-hoc Public Entertainment Licence holders or applicants to submit their Arts Entertainment events for classification.
To enquire about the event details, make payment for the classification fee or print the classification certificate.
To update IMDA on the withdrawal of the classification application or cancellation of the event.
To update IMDA on any changes to contact details of the applicant or filer.
To update IMDA on any changes to content which has been classified.
Submission of a new title for public exhibition.
Submission of a new Trailer/Promotional Materials for public exhibition.
Submission of titles for public exhibition where the content is identical to a version previously classified by IMDA, and with the decision 'Passed Clean with Condition' or with dialect content.
Submission of a new title, with a shorter turnaround time at a surcharge.
Submission to re-classify titles that have been classified previously by IMDA.
Submissions of films made by or on behalf of a political party, or containing party political content.
Enquiry on the status of an application that has been submitted to IMDA. Applicant may use the In-Receipt Number, Title or Submission Date for enquiry and payment.
Submission of unfinished product to obtain an indicative rating for distribution or public exhibition, such as Screeners.
Submission of a new title for distribution.
Submission of titles for distribution where the content is identical to a version previously classified by IMDA, and with the decision 'Passed Clean with Condition'.
Submission for titles which comprise a main feature identical to a version already classified by IMDA, and extra features that have not been classified before. IMDA will only classify the extra features.
This service is available for use by Licensed companies only.
Submission of a new title for public exhibition. For non-profit use only.
Submission of a new Trailer/Promotional Materials for public exhibition. For non-profit use only.
Submission to re-classify titles that have been classified previously by IMDA. For non-profit use only.
Submissions of films made by or on behalf of a political party, or containing party political content. For non-profit use only.
Submission of unfinished product to obtain an indicative rating for distribution or public exhibition, such as Screeners. For non-profit use only.
Submission of a new title for distribution. For non-profit use only.
Submission for titles which comprise a main feature identical to a version already classified by IMDA, and extra features that have not been classified before. IMDA will only classify the extra features. For non-profit use only.
Films co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of a licensed video company.
Films co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of a film exhibitor/distributor.
Trailers co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of a film exhibitor/distributor.
Product advertisements co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of an approved company.
Please ensure that the game does not contain any element that breaches the Gambling Control Act. Click on the above to download the Advisory.
Submission of a new video game.
Enquiry on the status of an application that has been submitted to IMDA. Applicant may use the In-Receipt Number for enquiry and payment.
Declaration for interactive software (i.e. arcade video game machines and educational software with game elements). The content should conform to IMDA's guidelines which can be referred to during the application.
To check the status of your declaration, you will need to have the Declaration Reference Number ready.
Search for the rating of video game titles that have been classified by IMDA.
To carry out any form of public entertainment concerning the arts, viz. plays, variety shows, musical performances, dance performances, exhibitions, variety shows and pop/rock concerts
To check on the status of your licence or download a copy of your licence and conditions. If you are an authorised personnel, you would need to have the Application Number or Case ID ready
To update changes to the application details (e.g. date, venue, performer's particulars). If the request for change is made before the event date applied for, a fresh application will not be required.
To provide information required by IMDA for incomplete applications
To apply for new film distribution / exhibition licence or temporary licence for companies without a permanent licence.
To update changes in licensee or organisation particulars including operating address and authorised person.
To terminate your film distribution / exhibition licence if you have ceased business or no longer exhibit restricted films.
To Download Licence Letters
To enquire on Unclaimed Security Deposits for Film Distribution & Exhibition Licence
To publish or print a local periodical; selling or distributing a Malaysian periodical; and selling or distributing an offshore newspaper (300 copies or more).
If you are an authorised personnel of the applicant, you would need to have the File Reference Number and Applicant's ID Number ready.
To update changes in publisher particulars.
To update changes in printer particulars.
To terminate your Newspaper Permit if you have ceased to print or publish the newspaper.
The Newspaper Register provides information on publishers, applications for permits and permits granted under section 21 (local publications only) of the Newspaper and Printing Press Act. Charges are $1 for viewing and $2 for a printed copy of the application/permit.
Other Application Form
To operate a press in Singapore to print documents such as pamphlets, maps, charts, newspapers and magazines but not invoices, name cards, letter heads, etc.
To update changes in your residential address, contact numbers or number of printing presses after a Printing Press Licence is issued.
To terminate your Printing Press Licence if you no longer operate a press to print documents anymore.
To provide internet access to services to all or part of the public (includes any single building, institution, residential or commercial complex but does not include provision to a person's own employees for use within the person's film or corporation.
To update changes in organisation, contact person or authorised personnel particulars.
Renew Registration
To terminate your Class Licence registration if you have ceased business or no longer provide internet access services.
To install and/or operate a TVRO system to receive time sensitive information for their business needs. (for approved organisations only).
To update changes in organisation or contact person particulars, TVRO system technical details, Satellite TV channel/programmes or TV output point(s).
To terminate your TVRO System Licence if you have ceased your downlinking operations.
To maintain and operate an international TV broadcasting service for the purpose of transmitting programmes to other countries through the lease of transponder(s) on satellites, or fibre, or both.
To update changes in organisation or contact person particulars or service and transmission information.
To terminate your Subscription International Television Service Licence if you have ceased your uplinking operations from Singapore.
Registration for Audiotext Services
Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political Parties Registered in Singapore
Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political or Religious Content
Registration for Internet Content Providers - Corporations Providing Political Content
Registration for Internet Content Providers - Subscription Online Newspaper
To enquire on Unclaimed Refund for Radio & TV Licence