Quick answer
Can a Singapore Court Order Be Apostilled?
Yes — a court order apostille in Singapore is issued by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) for court orders, judgments, custody orders and grants of probate, as long as SAL can verify the copy through a physical endorsement, a QR code or confirmation from the issuing agency. If SAL cannot verify the copy you hold, a Singapore Notary Public notarises it first and SAL then authenticates it. For countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention, embassy attestation follows the SAL step.
We look at your copy and confirm which route applies before you pay. If the notary route is needed, see notarisation and apostille.
Why Court Documents Get Turned Away at SAL
A copy SAL cannot verify
SAL has to verify a court document through a physical endorsement, a QR code or the issuing agency. If your copy has none of these, we route it through a notary — for example as a certified true copy — before SAL.
A digital court document with a faulty printout
For a digital document, the printout must match the online version exactly and the QR code must scan. We print, test and check before we go — see digital document apostille.
A laminated original
SAL cannot put an apostille on a laminated document. We tell you whether a fresh copy from the issuing agency is the better route.
The wrong document for the overseas authority
SAL does not advise which document you need, so confirm with the overseas court, lawyer or registry which order or judgment they want. Send us their request and we match your documents to it.
Not in English
SAL accepts documents in English or bilingual with English, and does not translate. If the destination asks for its own language, we arrange translation and apostille.
Our Court Order and Judgment Apostille Service
Document pre-check
we confirm SAL can verify your court document, or that a notary step is needed
Notarisation when required
by a Singapore Notary Public, for copies SAL cannot verify directly
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the SAL legalisation counter for you
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries, completed after SAL (embassy attestation in Singapore)
Translation
when the receiving country asks for its own language
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Court Order Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Direct Apostille | Court orders, judgments, custody orders and grants of probate SAL can verify | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Court document copies SAL cannot verify directly | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | Court documents for non-Hague countries such as the UAE or Qatar | 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: translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy · same-day service +SGD 49 per document
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a document SAL verifies directly SGD 10.70 · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20, paid at the notary (SAL's SGD 10.70 is not charged on top) · notarial certificate SGD 75 (statutory notary fee).
How to Apostille a Court Order in Singapore — 4 Steps
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1
Send a photo
of your court document on WhatsApp and tell us the country and who is asking for it.
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2
Get the route and an all-in price
direct to SAL or notary first — before you pay anything.
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We pre-check, notarise if needed, and take it to SAL
(and the embassy, if required).
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Collect it, or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send or Bring
- The court order, judgment, custody order or grant of probate — not laminated — or, for a digital document, the file and its QR code or verification link
- Your NRIC or passport (needed if the document is notarised)
- The request or checklist from the overseas court, lawyer, bank or registry
- How many apostilled copies you need
Related Court and Family Documents
Documents you may also need: divorce certificate apostille · death certificate apostille · statutory declaration in Singapore · power of attorney
Countries: if the court document is going to a Hague country, see apostille for India · apostille for China · apostille for the Philippines · apostille for Pakistan · apostille for Japan · apostille for the UK · apostille for Australia · apostille for the USA. For a non-Hague country, see UAE embassy attestation · Kuwait embassy attestation · Sri Lanka High Commission attestation · Egypt embassy attestation.
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
We check before SAL does
we look at a photo of your copy before anything is paid to SAL.
One contact for every step
notary, SAL, embassy, translation and delivery.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's fee listed separately; total agreed upfront.
Confidential handling
court and family documents are used only for the job you asked for.
Samples of what you get back
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What our clients say
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“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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“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 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 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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
Court Order Apostille — FAQs
Can a Singapore court order be apostilled directly at SAL?
How much does a court order apostille cost in Singapore?
How long does a court order apostille take?
Do I need a notary for a court order apostille?
Can a custody order or grant of probate be apostilled for use overseas?
Can someone collect my court order apostille for me?
Can SAL apostille a foreign court order?
Are you the Singapore Academy of Law or the court?
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