Quick answer
Do You Need an Apostille for the USA?
Only if your US immigration filing, university, employer or business counterparty asks for one. The United States has been a Hague Apostille Convention member since 15 October 1981, so when it is asked for, the Singapore document apostille for the USA comes from the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) instead of embassy legalisation. If your checklist doesn't mention an apostille or legalisation, confirm with the receiving authority — we confirm your steps before you pay.
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.
Not sure what your US checklist or attorney's email is asking for? Send it to us on WhatsApp and we'll go through it with you.
Why Singapore Documents for the USA Get Delayed
"Does the US need an apostille for this?"
Different US bodies ask for different things. Check your checklist; if it asks for an apostille or legalisation, this is the Singapore step — and we tell you before you pay.
Private documents sent straight to SAL
A power of attorney, company papers or a private school certificate needs notarisation first — see notarisation and apostille.
Copy requested, original sent
If your US checklist asks for a certified copy, we arrange a certified true copy so your original stays with you.
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 US body 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.
Our USA Apostille Service in Singapore
Checklist and document pre-check
we confirm what the US 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
Business document bundles
ACRA bizfile extracts and resolutions notarised and apostilled together
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Apostille for the USA — Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, private school certificates, certified true copy of passport | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Business Documents | ACRA bizfile extracts, certificates of incorporation, board resolutions | 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.
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 the USA — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of your document and your US checklist on WhatsApp.
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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 send to the USA.
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 US immigration attorney, university, employer or business partner
- For company documents: the director or company secretary who will sign, and how many apostilled copies you need
Documents We Apostille for the USA
- Birth certificate apostille and marriage certificate apostille — for US immigration paperwork, when asked for
- Divorce certificate apostille — when a previous marriage has to be shown as ended
- Degree certificate apostille and school certificate apostille — for study and work in the USA
- Police certificate apostille — if your checklist asks for one
- ACRA bizfile apostille — for US business and banking matters
- Power of attorney — for property, banking or business matters handled in the USA
- Passport copy notarisation — a certified true copy of your passport
- Employment letter apostille — for US work visas or experience evidence, notarised first
- Court order apostille and death certificate apostille — for custody, adoption, probate and estate matters in the USA
- Certificate of origin legalisation — for exporters when a US buyer asks for legalised trade documents
Documents going to more than one country? See apostille for the UK, apostille for Australia, apostille for Japan and apostille for South Korea.
Why Singapore Residents and Companies Choose Us for the USA
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.
Personal and business in one place
immigration documents and company bundles handled by the same team.
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 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 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.”
“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.”
“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 the USA — FAQs
Do I need an apostille on Singapore documents for US immigration?
Is the USA part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Do I need the US Embassy in Singapore after the SAL apostille?
How do I apostille my Singapore birth certificate for the USA?
How do I apostille my Singapore degree for study or work in the USA?
How much does an apostille for the USA cost in Singapore?
Can SAL apostille a US document?
Are you the Singapore Academy of Law?
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