Overseas or unavailable? A trusted person handles many StarHub transactions on your behalf. This guide lists all 9 eligible transactions, the exact documents required for each.
| 9 Types of StarHub transaction a third party handles for you | 1 Letter of Authorisation required for every third-party transaction | In-store All third-party transactions must be done at a StarHub Shop in person |
If you are overseas, unwell, or otherwise unavailable, you do not need to handle your StarHub transaction in person. Authorise a family member, friend, or colleague to visit a StarHub Shop on your behalf.
Every third-party transaction requires a Letter of Authorisation (LOA) signed by you, plus the correct identification documents. The table below lists every eligible transaction and exactly what your representative needs to bring.
Before you send someone: Check the requirements carefully. Some transactions require original NRIC/FIN documents, not photocopies. StarHub staff will not proceed if the correct originals are not presented.
| Transaction | Required Documents |
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Change of service number Digital Voice Home or mobile number |
Letter of Authorisation
Copy of subscriber's NRIC/FIN
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| Downgrade of plan, Value Added Service, Channels with surcharge, or Promotional ETC |
Letter of Authorisation
Copy of subscriber's NRIC/FIN
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| Recontract of Services |
Letter of Authorisation
Subscriber's original NRIC/FIN
Third party's original NRIC/FIN
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| Transfer of Ownership (Mobile) |
Letter of Authorisation (signed by transferor)
Transferor and transferee's original NRIC/FIN
Note: The transferee must be present in-store. This is treated as a new sign-up and requires in-person verification.
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Transfer of Ownership Broadband, TV, HomeHub, Digital Voice Home |
Transfer of Ownership (TRO) form
Letter of Authorisation
Copy of transferor and transferee's NRIC/FIN
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| Terminate service (with or without contract) |
Letter of Authorisation
Copy of subscriber's NRIC/FIN
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| Replacement of SIM card |
Letter of Authorisation
Subscriber's original NRIC/FIN
Third party's original NRIC/FIN
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| Full Mobile Number Portability |
Letter of Authorisation
Copy of subscriber's NRIC/FIN/Pass/Passport
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| Request for Refund |
Letter of Authorisation
Copy of subscriber's NRIC/FIN
Copy of third party's NRIC/FIN
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Receive or Collect Handset Recontract customers only |
Letter of Authorisation
Subscriber's original NRIC/FIN/Passport
Third party's original NRIC/FIN/Passport
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1. Letter of Authorisation (LOA)
A signed, physical LOA is mandatory for every third-party transaction without exception. You write and sign this yourself. StarHub provides a sample template for reference.
Writing your own LOA? It must include all three of the following:
The service type and transaction the subscriber is authorising the third party to perform
Full name and NRIC/FIN/Passport number of both the subscriber and the authorised third party
Signature of the registered subscriber. Thumbprints are not accepted.
2. Transfer of Ownership (TRO) Form
Required for transferring Broadband, TV, HomeHub, or Digital Voice Home services. Unlike the LOA, you cannot draft your own TRO form. Download and complete the official form below.
Mobile transfers: The TRO form is not used for mobile plan transfers. The transfer is completed in-store, as StarHub staff must physically verify the transferee's identification documents.
3. Personal Identification
Accepted identification formats: NRIC, FIN, or Passport.
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Copy accepted Photocopy or scan of NRIC/FIN is sufficient for lower-risk transactions |
Original required Recontract, SIM replacement, mobile ownership transfer, and handset collection all require the physical original |
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Check the transactions table above to confirm which format is required for your specific transaction. StarHub staff will not proceed without the correct documents. |
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It must state the specific service and transaction being authorised, the full name and NRIC/FIN/Passport number of both the subscriber and the authorised person, and the subscriber's handwritten signature. Thumbprints are not accepted. You write and print the LOA yourself, or use StarHub's sample template as a guide.
A mobile ownership transfer is handled entirely in-store. The transferee (the person taking over the plan) must be physically present, as StarHub staff need to verify their identity documents. The transfer is treated as a new sign-up for the transferee. Both the transferor and transferee must bring their original NRIC/FIN documents. An LOA signed by the transferor is also required.
No. For Broadband, TV, HomeHub, and Digital Voice Home transfers, you complete the official TRO form before visiting the store. For mobile plan transfers, there is no separate TRO form to prepare. The transfer is completed directly in-store by StarHub staff.
For most transactions, no. The authorised third party handles the visit using the LOA and required documents. The exception is mobile ownership transfers, where the transferee (the person receiving the plan) must be present in-store. The subscriber (transferor) does not need to attend, but must provide a signed LOA.
All third-party transactions must be completed in person at a StarHub Shop. Find your nearest StarHub Shop and book an appointment to skip the queue.
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