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Registering as a Professional Deputy

Eligibility criteria

Professionals are required to pass a certification course and meet the following eligibility criteria to be registered as a Professional Deputy:

a) Being from one of the eligible classes of persons:​
  • Singapore Qualified Lawyers, admitted as Advocates and Solicitors under the Legal Profession Act; 
  • Registered Public Accountants under the Accountants Act; 
  • Registered Chartered Accountants under the Singapore Accountancy Commission Act (Cap. 294B); 
  • Registered Medical Practitioners under the Medical Registration Act; 
  • Registered Allied Health Professionals under the Allied Health Professions Act; 
  • Registered Nurses under the Nurses & Midwives Act; 
  • Registered Social Workers or Registered Social Service Practitioners with the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board. ​
b) Is/has been appointed as a Deputy by the court, or to act as legal counsel, or practised in his profession for continuous period of at least 5 years. 

c) Not being a bankrupt or discharged bankrupt who is still on Official Assignee's records. 

d) Having good credit rating from Credit Bureau.

e) Not facing criminal proceedings or convicted of certain criminal offences involving moral turpitude, offences against persons, offences against public order and offences showing financial dishonesty.

f) Not facing or found liable in any civil proceedings for breach of fiduciary duties.

 

 

Certification Course for Prospective Professional Deputies

The certification course provides an overview of the legal, ethical, financial and personal welfare aspects relevant to acting as a Professional Deputy under Singapore’s Mental Capacity Act. The course draws on case examples, court orders, documentation templates and practical decision‑making scenarios to illustrate the considerations involved in professional deputyship. Delivered across three core knowledge areas, the course covers foundational principles and professional duties, decision‑making in property and affairs, and personal welfare matters, in accordance with best‑interest principles. Learning will be supported through facilitated teaching sessions, case discussions and practical exercises.

Date and Time:

  • 22 June 2026 (Monday) – Half‑day morning (Time to be confirmed)
  • 24 June 2026 (Wednesday) – 8.00am to 6.00pm
  • 25 and 26 June 2026 (Thursday and Friday) – 9.00am to 6.00pm
  • 4 July 2026 (Saturday) – 9.30am to 12.30pm (Examination)

Cost: $2,000 (excluding GST)

Registration Period: 4 to 18 May 2026

Registration Link: https://go.gov.sg/pdd-course-reg

The course will be conducted in person only.

Please note that professionals who intend to apply to be registered as Professional Deputies must attend the certification course. Do register early as places are limited.

After completing and passing the Professional Deputy certification course, interested professionals may complete this form and submit to the Public Guardian enquiry@publicguardian.gov.sg with the supporting documents indicated under Annex A of the registration form.