Quick answer
Do Singapore Documents Need Indonesian Embassy Legalisation?
No. Since Indonesia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 4 June 2022, a Singapore document apostille for Indonesia from the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) carries the certification the Convention provides for, with no Indonesian embassy legalisation. SAL is the only authority that legalises Singapore documents for use overseas; confirm the receiving office's checklist before you start.
What changes from case to case is what happens before SAL. A Singapore marriage certificate or NUS degree can go straight to SAL when SAL can verify it. A company's board resolution, a power of attorney or an employer's letter needs a Notary Public first. The Indonesian office receiving the documents sets its own checklist — including whether it wants a translation — so we ask you to confirm that with them. Our SAL apostille service in Singapore covers every step.
Not sure what the Indonesian side is asking for? Send us their checklist — we confirm before you pay.
Why Documents for Indonesia Get Held Up
Company documents sent without notarisation
SAL only apostilles private and company documents after a Notary Public has notarised them. We add notarisation and apostille for board resolutions, POAs and company letters.
Signatory not available
A director or shareholder may need to sign before the notary. We plan the signing around their schedule, or arrange a mobile notary.
Laminated or digital certificates
SAL cannot apostille a laminated document, and digital certificates need an exact printout with a working QR code. We check both first.
Missing translation
If the Indonesian office wants the document in Indonesian, it has to be translated and certified in the right order. We handle it through translation and apostille.
Trying to apostille an Indonesian document in Singapore
SAL only legalises Singapore documents. An Indonesian document is handled in Indonesia.
Our Apostille Service for Indonesia
board resolutions, director and shareholder documents for PT setup
company profile and certificate of incorporation
Power of attorney notarised in Singapore
for a representative acting for you in Indonesia
Marriage certificate apostille
ROM certificates, paper or digital
degrees and transcripts for study or work
experience letters and payslips for work matters
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore, with corporate invoicing
Apostille for Indonesia — Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Direct Apostille | Marriage and birth certificates, local university degrees, MOE certificates | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Board resolutions, POAs, employer letters, certified copies | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Company Set | Several company documents for one PT setup | From SGD 249 per document (10% off 5+) | 1–3 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 · translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy
Government fees (paid at cost, set by SAL and statute): apostille on a Singapore government document SGD 10.70 · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20 · notarial certificate SGD 75 (+SGD 20 per extra party).
How to Get a Singapore Apostille for Indonesia — 4 Steps
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Send photos
of your documents on WhatsApp and tell us what they're for in Indonesia.
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Get the exact steps and an all-in price
before you pay anything.
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We pre-check, arrange the notary and signatures, and take them to SAL.
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Collect them or we deliver them
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send or Bring
- The original documents — not laminated — or, for digital documents, the file and its QR code or verification link
- NRIC or passport of each person signing (for notarised documents)
- For companies: the ACRA bizfile and the draft resolution or POA
- The checklist from the Indonesian office, notary or consultant receiving them
Other Countries and Documents
If your company needs the same set for more than one country, see our apostille for the Philippines, apostille for Vietnam, apostille for China and apostille for India pages, and our certified true copy in Singapore service for passport copies of directors.
Family documents: if the Indonesian office asks for them, see birth certificate apostille, single status certificate or notarised passport copy.
Why Indonesians and Companies in Singapore Choose Us
We check before SAL does
missing notarisation and signature issues caught in advance
One contact for every step
notary, SAL, translation and delivery
Clear pricing
our fee and government fees listed separately, total agreed upfront
Close to SAL
our Suntec Tower One office is minutes from SAL, with pickup across Singapore
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What our clients say
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“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 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.”
“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 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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“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 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 Indonesia — FAQs
Do I need Indonesian embassy legalisation for Singapore documents?
Which Singapore company documents are needed to set up a PT in Indonesia?
Can company documents be apostilled for Indonesia directly at SAL?
Can my Singapore marriage certificate be apostilled for Indonesia?
Do my documents need an Indonesian translation?
How much does an apostille for Indonesia cost in Singapore?
How long does an apostille for Indonesia take in Singapore?
How can the Indonesian office check my apostille?
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