Quick answer
Does Your Degree Need a Notary Before the Apostille?
No — a degree certificate apostille in Singapore needs no notary when the degree is from NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUSS, SUTD, the polytechnics, ITE or NIEC, because SAL verifies those degrees, diplomas and transcripts directly for SGD 10.70 per document. School certificates on an MOE letterhead also go straight to SAL.
The exceptions:
UniSIM certificates
need an endorsement from SUSS before SAL.
Private institutions and international schools
the certificate is a private document, so a Notary Public notarises it first, then SAL authenticates it.
OpenCerts degrees
SAL needs an exact printout with a working QR code (see OpenCerts apostille).
If your degree is going to a non-Hague country such as the UAE or Qatar, embassy attestation in Singapore follows the SAL step — see degree attestation for the UAE.
Why Degree Apostilles Go Wrong
Paying a notary you didn't need
Some people notarise an NUS or NTU degree first, paying the notarial certificate (SGD 75) and SAL authentication (SGD 87.20), when SAL could apostille the original for SGD 10.70. We check first.
Skipping a notary you did need
A private-school diploma taken straight to SAL is turned away. We tell you upfront whether yours needs notarisation.
An OpenCerts printout that fails
The printout must match the online version exactly and the QR code must scan. We print and test before SAL.
A laminated scroll
SAL cannot apostille a laminated document. We check this from your photo and tell you the alternative.
Stopping at SAL for a non-Hague country
For the UAE or Qatar, the apostille alone is not enough — the embassy step comes after. We plan the full chain from day one.
Our Degree Certificate Apostille Service
Route check
direct SAL, SUSS endorsement, notary, or OpenCerts printout, decided from a photo
Degree and transcript together
both documents apostilled in one trip if the recipient needs both
Notarisation when required
through notarisation and apostille for private and international school certificates
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the legalisation counter as your proxy
Embassy attestation
for the UAE, Qatar and other non-Hague countries
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Degree Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Direct Apostille | Degrees, diplomas and transcripts from NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUSS, SUTD, polytechnics, ITE, NIEC | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| OpenCerts Apostille | Digital degrees with a QR code | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Private institution and international school certificates | From SGD 199 | 1–2 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | Degree attestation for the UAE, Qatar and other non-Hague countries | 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 · transcript apostille from SGD 19 · translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a degree SAL verifies directly SGD 10.70 per document · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · SAL authentication of a notarised certificate SGD 87.20 · notarial certificate SGD 75 (statutory notary fee).
How to Apostille Your Singapore Degree — 4 Steps
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1
Send a photo
of your degree (and transcript) on WhatsApp and tell us the country.
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2
Get the route and an all-in price
direct, notary or OpenCerts — before you pay.
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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.
What to Send or Bring
- The original degree scroll or diploma (not laminated), or the OpenCerts file
- Your transcript, if the employer or university asks for it
- Your NRIC or passport, if notarisation is needed
- The checklist from the employer, university or registrar receiving it
- How many apostilled copies you need
Degree Apostille for Jobs and Study Abroad
UAE
employment visa: degree attestation for the UAE · all documents: UAE embassy attestation
Kuwait or Egypt
if the degree is going there, embassy attestation follows SAL: Kuwait embassy attestation · Egypt embassy attestation
South Korea
teaching visa: Singapore degree apostille for Korea
China, Japan, Australia, the UK or the USA
if the employer or university asks for an apostille, see apostille for China, apostille for Japan, apostille for Australia, apostille for the UK or apostille for the USA
Other education and job documents: O-Level and A-Level certificate apostille · OpenCerts and digital document apostille · employment letter apostille · police certificate apostille
Why Graduates Choose Us
No unnecessary notary
if SAL can verify your degree directly, we don't add cost.
The full chain planned
SAL and embassy steps in the right order for your country.
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.
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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 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Degree Certificate Apostille — FAQs
Does my NUS degree need a notary before the SAL apostille?
How long does a degree certificate apostille take in Singapore?
Can I apostille an NTU OpenCerts degree?
Can I apostille my transcript in Singapore?
My certificate is from UniSIM — what do I do?
Is a private university or international school diploma apostilled directly?
Is an apostille enough for a degree going to Dubai?
Can someone else take my degree to SAL for me?
Get Your Degree Apostilled Without a Wasted Trip
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