Quick answer
Do You Need an Apostille for Australia?
Only if your Australian visa office, university or marriage authority asks for one. Australia has been a Hague Apostille Convention member since 16 March 1995, so when it is asked for, the Singapore documents apostille for Australia comes from the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) instead of embassy legalisation. If your checklist doesn't mention an apostille or legalisation, ask the receiving authority before you pay — we help you read it.
SAL is the only competent authority that legalises Singapore documents for use overseas, and since 16 September 2021 it places an apostille certificate on every document it legalises. Public documents SAL can verify go straight to SAL; private documents and company documents need a Notary Public first.
Unsure whether your Australian checklist needs an apostille at all? Send it to us on WhatsApp and we'll go through it with you.
Why Singapore Documents for Australia Cause Stress
"Does Australia even need an apostille?"
Some Australian receiving bodies may not ask for one. Check your checklist; if it asks for an apostille or legalisation, this is the Singapore step — and we tell you before you pay.
Getting it done in the wrong order
Private and company documents must be notarised before SAL can apostille them. We sequence notarisation and apostille correctly the first time.
Laminated originals
SAL cannot apostille a laminated document. We arrange a fresh extract from the issuing agency, or an apostille on an SAL-made copy if the Australian authority accepts copies.
Digital documents with a QR code that won't scan
The printout must match the online version exactly and the QR code must work — see digital document apostille.
Handwritten names on older certificates
SAL has to verify handwritten names. We tell you whether a new extract from ICA is the faster route.
Our Australia Apostille Service in Singapore
Checklist and document pre-check
we confirm what the Australian receiving body asks for and whether SAL can verify your document
Notarisation when required
by a Notary Public, for POAs, company documents and certified true copies
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the SAL legalisation counter (The Adelphi, 1 Coleman Street) for you; SAL accepts a proxy
Certified true copies
when your checklist asks for a copy rather than an original
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Apostille for Australia — Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Turnaround |
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| Checklist Review | You're unsure whether Australia asks for an apostille at all | Free | Same day |
| Direct Apostille | Singapore government documents SAL can verify — birth and marriage certificates, NUS/NTU degrees, MOE certificates | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | POAs, company documents, private school certificates, certified true copy of passport | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Government fees (set by SAL, passed on at cost): apostille SGD 10.70 per document · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20 (paid at the notary) · notarial certificate SGD 75 (+SGD 20 per extra party) · signature witnessing SGD 40.
How to Get Singapore Documents Apostilled for Australia — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of your document and your Australian checklist on WhatsApp.
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Get the exact steps and an all-in price
including whether an apostille is asked for — before you pay anything.
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We pre-check, notarise if needed, and take it to SAL.
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Collect it, or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore, ready for your Australian application.
What to Send or Bring
- The original document — not laminated — or, for digital documents, the file and its QR code or verification link
- Your NRIC or passport (needed if the document is notarised)
- The checklist or email from the Australian visa office, university or marriage authority
- How many apostilled copies you need
Documents We Apostille for Australia
- Marriage certificate apostille — for partner visas and marriage matters, when asked for
- Birth certificate apostille — for family and visa applications
- Divorce certificate apostille — when a previous marriage has to be shown as ended
- Degree certificate apostille and school certificate apostille — for study in Australia
- Police certificate apostille — if your checklist asks for one
- ACRA bizfile apostille and power of attorney — for company and property matters
- Passport copy notarisation — a certified true copy of your passport
- Employment letter apostille — for skilled visa or work history evidence, notarised first
- Death certificate apostille and court order apostille — for estate and family-law matters in Australia
Documents going to more than one country? See apostille for the UK, apostille for the USA, apostille for Japan and apostille for South Korea.
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us for Australia
We check whether you need it
we read your checklist before you pay for an apostille.
We check before SAL does
if a document has an issue that would cause a wasted trip, we can flag it from a photo before SAL sees it.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's legalisation fee listed separately, total agreed upfront.
One contact for every step
notary, SAL and delivery.
Samples of what you get back
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What our clients say
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“Needed my degree certificate and transcript apostilled for an overseas job application. They checked the documents first and confirmed the process before starting. The final documents were returned neatly and within the agreed timeframe.”
“Needed my birth certificate apostilled for use in India. I wasn't sure whether I needed to get anything notarised first, so I messaged them on WhatsApp. They explained the steps clearly and handled everything without any confusion.”
“My marriage certificate needed attestation for the UAE. I contacted them through WhatsApp because I had a few questions about the embassy requirements. The replies were quick and everything was explained in simple terms.”
“Needed a police certificate apostilled quite urgently for an overseas application. I asked about the same-day option and they confirmed the timing before I went ahead. Really appreciated the clear communication.”
“I needed several personal documents apostilled and didn't have time to arrange everything myself. The team explained the process and kept me updated until the documents were ready. Very convenient service.”
“My degree certificate needed legalisation for Indonesia. I was mainly worried about whether additional certification was required before the apostille. They checked the document and explained the correct process before proceeding.”
“I needed a single status certificate legalised for an overseas application. I had quite a few questions because it was my first time doing this. They were patient with the explanations and gave me a clear idea of the process.”
“I needed a certified true copy before proceeding with the legalisation of my documents. The appointment was straightforward and they explained what was being certified before completing the process. Very efficient service.”
“I had several company documents that needed to be prepared for use overseas. They checked the paperwork before starting and explained what needed to be completed first. The documents were handled professionally and returned as agreed.”
“I needed my documents attested for Kuwait and wasn't sure which certificates needed to be included. The team went through everything with me before I started. The process was organised and I always knew what stage the documents were at.”
“I needed my power of attorney notarised for an overseas property transaction. They explained what I needed to prepare beforehand, which made the appointment much easier. The document was handled carefully and professionally.”
“My O-Level certificates needed apostilling for an overseas education application. I wasn't sure whether the older certificates could still be processed, so I sent them over for checking first. They confirmed what was needed and handled the rest.”
“I needed an urgent apostille and had a fairly tight deadline. Before taking the order, they checked my document and confirmed whether the requested turnaround was possible. I appreciated the honest explanation about the timing.”
“I needed my A-Level certificate apostilled before sending it to a university overseas. The price and turnaround were explained before I confirmed the service. Everything was straightforward and I received the completed document as expected.”
“I needed company documents legalised for use in China. There were several documents involved and I wasn't familiar with the process. They explained what needed to be done at each stage and kept me updated throughout.”
“I had a power of attorney that needed notarisation before it could be used overseas. I wasn't familiar with the procedure, so their explanation over WhatsApp was really helpful. Everything was handled in the order they explained.”
“My documents had already been notarised but still needed authentication. I wasn't sure what the next step was, so I sent them a copy through WhatsApp. They checked everything and explained what was still required.”
“I needed my documents apostilled for the Philippines and had no idea where to start. They explained the process clearly and confirmed what I needed before taking the documents. The whole experience was much easier than I expected.”
“I needed several documents attested for Qatar and wasn't familiar with the embassy process. They went through the documents with me and explained which steps were required. Communication was clear from beginning to end.”
“My father's death certificate needed to be legalised for use overseas. It was a sensitive family matter, so I appreciated how professionally the documents were handled. The process was explained clearly and there was no unnecessary back and forth.”
“I needed both translation and apostille for an overseas application. I initially thought I would have to arrange the two services separately. They explained the order of the steps and made the whole process much simpler.”
“I booked a mobile notary because travelling to an office wasn't convenient for me. The appointment was arranged around my availability and everything was handled professionally. It saved me quite a bit of time.”
“My Malaysian documents needed to be legalised and I wasn't familiar with the Singapore procedure. They explained the difference between the steps clearly and checked the documents before proceeding. Very straightforward experience.”
“I needed my divorce certificate legalised for use abroad. I already had the original document but wasn't sure what authentication was required next. They explained the process step by step and made it much easier to understand.”
“I had documents from Vietnam that needed to be legalised for use in Singapore. I wasn't sure about the terminology and kept confusing attestation with legalisation. They explained the difference clearly and told me what stage my documents needed.”
Apostille for Australia — FAQs
Do I need an apostille for Australia on my Singapore documents?
Is Australia part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Do I need the Australian High Commission in Singapore after the SAL apostille?
How do I apostille my Singapore marriage certificate for an Australian partner visa?
Can I apostille my NUS or NTU degree for study in Australia?
How much does an apostille for Australia cost in Singapore?
Can SAL apostille an Australian document?
Are you the Singapore Academy of Law?
Get Your Singapore Documents Ready for Australia
Send a photo and your Australian checklist on WhatsApp — we'll tell you whether an apostille is asked for, the exact steps, and an all-in price.
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