Quick answer
Do Singapore Documents for India Need an Apostille or Embassy Attestation?
An apostille. A Singapore document apostille for India is issued by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), and because India is in the Hague Apostille Convention, a Singapore public document carrying it can be presented in India without Indian embassy attestation. SAL is the only competent authority that legalises Singapore documents for use overseas, and since 16 September 2021 every document it legalises carries an apostille.
That means no separate attestation at the embassy of India in Singapore for the apostille itself. What changes from document to document is the step before SAL: government-issued certificates SAL can verify go straight to SAL, while private documents — a power of attorney, a declaration, a certified true copy — need a Notary Public first.
Not sure which applies to your document? WhatsApp us a photo and tell us what it's for in India.
Why Documents for India Get Stuck at the SAL Counter
Laminated birth or marriage certificates
SAL cannot apostille a laminated original. We help you get a fresh extract, or an apostille on an SAL-made copy if the Indian office accepts copies.
Digital certificates with a QR code that won't scan
The printout must match the online version exactly and the QR code must work. We print, test and check before the SAL counter does.
A POA for property in India, signed at home
SAL can't apostille a private document on its own. It has to be signed in front of a Notary Public, then taken to SAL for authentication. We arrange both.
Handwritten names on an older birth certificate
SAL needs to verify them. We tell you upfront whether a new extract from ICA is the quicker route.
Documents that only open with your SingPass
If SAL can verify a document only through your own login, you need to be there in person. We tell you before you plan the day.
A delay can also happen before the document reaches India — in Singapore, before the apostille is issued.
Our Apostille Service for India from Singapore
Document pre-check
we confirm SAL can verify your document before any fee is paid
Notarisation
by an appointed Notary Public, for POAs, declarations and certified copies
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the legalisation counter at The Adelphi, Coleman Street
Translation, if asked for
arranged only when the Indian authority requests it
Extra apostilled copies
for when a passport office and a bank both want one
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Apostille for India — Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Direct Apostille | Singapore birth and marriage certificates, NUS/NTU/SMU degrees, MOE certificates SAL can verify | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Power of attorney for India, declarations, certified true copies, private school certificates | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Family Pack | Several documents for one passport or OCI file | From SGD 35 per document | 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.
Add-ons: same-day service +SGD 49 per document · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · translation from SGD 29 per page · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a Singapore government document SGD 10.70 per document · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20 · notarial certificate SGD 75 (statutory notary fee).
How to Get a Singapore Document Apostilled for India — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of your document on WhatsApp and tell us what it's for in India.
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Get the exact steps and an all-in price
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 to courier to India.
What to Send or Bring
- The original document — not laminated — or, for a digital certificate, the file and its QR code or verification link
- Your NRIC or passport (needed for anything notarised, such as a POA)
- The checklist or email from the Indian office — passport/OCI, bank, registrar or employer
- For a POA: the full draft, the names as in each passport, and the property or account details it covers
- How many apostilled copies you need
Documents We Apostille for India
Child's birth certificate
for an Indian passport or OCI — see Singapore birth certificate apostille for India
Marriage certificate
for a spouse name update in a passport or a registration in India — see Singapore marriage certificate apostille for India
Power of attorney
so a family member can act on property or bank matters in India — see power of attorney notarisation in Singapore
Degree and school certificates
for jobs and further study in India — see degree certificate apostille in Singapore
Death certificate or court order
if the Indian bank, court or land office asks for one — see death certificate apostille and court order apostille
Employment letter or passport copy
if an Indian employer or bank asks for one — see employment letter apostille and notarised passport copy
Why Indian Families in Singapore Choose Us
We check before SAL does
we check a photo for problems that could cause a wasted trip.
One contact for every step
notary, SAL, translation and delivery.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's legalisation fee listed separately, total agreed upfront.
Close to SAL
our Suntec Tower One office is minutes from SAL, with pickup across Singapore.
Samples of what you get back
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What our clients say
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“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.”
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“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 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 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 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 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.”
“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.”
“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 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 India from Singapore — FAQs
Does a Singapore document for India need Indian embassy attestation in Singapore?
How much does it cost to apostille a Singapore document for India?
How long does an apostille for India take in Singapore?
How do I get a Singapore birth certificate apostilled for an Indian passport or OCI?
Can I make a POA for India from Singapore?
Is a marriage certificate apostille for India done directly at SAL?
Can someone else take my documents to SAL for me?
How can the office in India check that my apostille is real?
Can you apostille my Indian degree here in Singapore?
Are you the Singapore Academy of Law?
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