Quick answer
Do You Need a Birth Certificate Apostille in Singapore?
A Singapore birth certificate apostille is the certificate the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) attaches to an ICA-issued birth certificate so it can be used in a Hague Apostille Convention country such as India, China or the Philippines. SAL verifies an original Singapore birth certificate or extract directly, with no notary step, for SGD 10.70 per document. Confirm any further requirements with the receiving authority.
If the country is outside the Convention, such as the UAE or Malaysia, the document also needs embassy attestation in Singapore after SAL.
Tell us the country on WhatsApp — we'll confirm the exact steps before you pay.
Why Birth Certificates Get Turned Away at SAL
It's laminated
SAL cannot put an apostille on a laminated birth certificate. You have two options: get a fresh birth extract, or ask SAL to apostille an SAL-made copy (SGD 11.77) — but only if the recipient accepts copies. We help you decide which one your recipient will take.
The names are handwritten
Some older certificates have handwritten names, and SAL must be able to verify them. If it can't, check with ICA for a version with the names printed, or a digital extract.
The digital extract won't verify
A digital birth certificate must be printed exactly, and its QR code must scan and match the online version. We print and test it first — see our digital document apostille service.
The wrong document for the purpose
SAL doesn't advise which document a foreign authority needs. We read the recipient's checklist with you, so you apostille the right one once.
Our Birth Certificate Apostille Service
Photo pre-check
lamination, handwriting, language and QR code checked before anything is paid to SAL
Route advice
original, birth extract, SAL-made copy or digital extract, depending on what the recipient accepts
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the legalisation counter for you as your proxy
Translation
when the destination asks for its own language, through translation and apostille
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries, completed after SAL
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Birth Certificate Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Apostille | Paper birth certificates and birth extracts SAL can verify | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Digital Extract Apostille | Digital birth certificates with a QR code | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Laminated Certificate Route | Apostille on an SAL-made copy, or help getting a fresh extract | From SGD 35 + SAL copy fee | 1–2 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | Non-Hague countries such as the UAE or Malaysia | From SGD 234 + embassy fee | 5–10 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 · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a birth certificate SGD 10.70 per document · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77.
How to Apostille a Singapore Birth Certificate — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of the birth certificate on WhatsApp and tell us the country and purpose.
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Get the route and an all-in price
original, extract or copy — before you pay anything.
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We pre-check and take it to SAL
at The Adelphi, Coleman Street.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send or Bring
- The original birth certificate or birth extract — or, if it's laminated, a photo so we can advise
- For a digital birth certificate: the original file and its QR code
- The checklist from the passport office, embassy or authority receiving it
- How many apostilled copies you need
Birth Certificate Apostille by Country
Destinations we cover for Singapore birth certificates:
India
child's passport and OCI: birth certificate apostille for India · all documents: apostille for India
China
hukou registration: birth certificate apostille for China · all documents: apostille for China
Philippines
check your checklist, then see apostille for the Philippines
Japan, Australia, the UK or the USA
if the receiving authority asks for an apostille, see apostille for Japan, apostille for Australia, apostille for the UK or apostille for the USA
Other family documents: marriage certificate apostille · divorce certificate apostille · death certificate apostille
Why Singapore Parents Choose Us
We check before SAL does
lamination and handwritten names are spotted from a photo.
Honest routes
if a fresh ICA extract is faster than fighting an old certificate, we say so.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's 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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“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Singapore Birth Certificate Apostille — FAQs
Can I apostille a laminated birth certificate in Singapore?
Is a digital birth extract accepted for apostille?
My child's birth certificate has handwritten names — will SAL accept it?
Does a Singapore birth certificate need a notary before the apostille?
Do I need a birth certificate apostille for my child's Indian passport or OCI?
Can you collect the apostilled birth certificate for me?
Can SAL apostille a birth certificate from another country?
How long does a birth certificate apostille take in Singapore?
Get Your Child's Birth Certificate Apostilled Without a Wasted Trip
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