Electronic Conveyancing and Other Matters Bill to digitalise property conveyancing process passed

29 October 2025

On 15 October 2025, the Electronic Conveyancing and Other Matters Bill (“Bill”) was read the second time in Parliament and passed. It was introduced for first reading on 25 September 2025. The Bill marks a significant step towards the digitalisation of the property conveyancing process in Singapore. 

The Bill seeks to facilitate the implementation of the Digital Conveyancing Portal (“DCP”) developed by the Singapore Land Authority (“SLA”). When in force, the amendments in the Bill will enable various steps in a property conveyancing transaction to be performed electronically through prescribed electronic transaction systems (“PETSs”), such as the DCP, subject to certain conditions. When operationalised, the DCP will provide greater convenience to all parties involved in a conveyancing transaction, such as property buyers, sellers, law firms, real estate professionals, financial institutions, and developers.

The Bill will amend the Electronic Transactions Act 2010, Singapore Land Authority Act 2001, Housing and Development Act 1959, and Mental Capacity Act 2008. 

Digital conveyancing 

The Bill will enable the following steps in a property conveyancing transaction to be performed electronically through PETSs: 

  • Execution of a contract for the sale or other disposition of immovable property; 
  • Execution of a deed for the conveyance or transfer of any interest in immovable property; and 
  • Remote witnessing by a witness in Singapore of the execution in Singapore of any document in a PETS for the purpose of carrying out a conveyancing transaction. 

Key benefits of the DCP 

The DCP seeks to create a seamless end-to-end digital conveyancing journey and will progressively integrate all stages of property transactions, from the signing of a contract for the sale and purchase of property to digital payments. The DCP marks a significant step towards modernising the conveyancing ecosystem in Singapore. 

Aligned with Singapore’s Smart Nation vision, the DCP supports Singapore’s digital transformation efforts by leveraging on technology to enhance service delivery, improve productivity, and ensure that the conveyancing industry is future-ready. When fully implemented, key benefits of the DCP will include: 

  • Increased efficiency and improved productivity: Digital workflows will replace manual processes, and paper-based documentation and payment, thereby minimising administrative workload and improving productivity. 
  • Enhanced transparency and security: The DCP enhances transparency by providing stakeholders real-time visibility of transaction milestones through a secure digital platform. Robust authentication protocols and cybersecurity measures are built in to safeguard sensitive data and access. 
  • Improved coordination among stakeholders: The DCP will facilitate seamless communication and coordination amongst lawyers, financial institutions, real estate professionals, and government agencies. This reduces the risk of errors and miscommunication. 
  • Greater convenience for all stakeholders: Stakeholders will benefit from a more streamlined and user-friendly process, with key transaction milestones completed online. The DCP will provide guided workflows to help stakeholders navigate the conveyancing process with greater ease. 

Implementation of the DCP 

The DCP will be implemented in phases. The initial phase will focus on private residential resale transactions, beginning with the option-to-purchase process. Subsequent phases will expand the DCP’s functions to include the complete conveyancing journey and extend the portal to commercial and industrial property transactions.

Amendments to Mental Capacity Act 2008 

The Bill will amend the Mental Capacity Act 2008 to increase the convenience of making a lasting power of attorney. The Public Guardian may, on the application of a donor, allow him to have the execution of his electronic lasting power of attorney witnessed remotely if certain conditions are satisfied, e.g. the donor must be under 75 years of age. 

Reference materials 

The following materials are available on Singapore Statutes Online sso.agc.gov.sg and the SLA website www.sla.gov.sg: