Quick answer
Can a Digital Document Be Apostilled in Singapore?
Yes. Digital document apostille in Singapore is done by SAL, which legalises digital Singapore documents — OpenCerts degrees, digital birth and marriage certificates, and PDFs issued by agencies and companies — as long as it can verify them. For a digital public document with a QR code, SAL needs an exact printout whose QR code scans and matches the online version.
If there is no QR code, the issuing agency has to confirm the document another way. If SAL cannot verify it at all, the document is notarised by a Notary Public first and then authenticated by SAL.
Not sure which route yours takes? WhatsApp us the file and the country — we'll tell you before you pay anything.
Why Digital Documents Get Turned Away at the SAL Counter
The printout isn't exact
SAL compares your printout with the online original: header, footer, page numbers and borders must all be there. A scaled, cropped or reformatted print fails. We print from the original file and compare it line by line.
The QR code doesn't scan
A faint print or a photocopy can break it. That's why we print fresh copies ourselves rather than relying on an SAL-made photocopy of a digital document, whose QR code may not work.
Verification needs your SingPass
If the only way to check the document is through the issuing agency's portal with your SingPass login, SAL needs you at the counter in person. We tell you upfront, so you make one trip, not two.
A forwarded email or screenshot
When an agency confirms a document by email, the email must come from the agency with SAL copied in. Forwarded emails and screenshots are not accepted, and the original must be presented at SAL within one month of that email.
No way to verify online
Some PDFs simply can't be checked by SAL. These go through a notary first — we arrange it the same day we see the problem.
How SAL Verifies an E-Certificate — Three Routes
| Route | When it applies | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| QR-code printout | The document carries a working QR code (for example, OpenCerts and digital extracts) | We print it exactly, test the QR code and submit it at SAL as your proxy |
| Agency verification | No QR code, but the issuing agency can confirm it | Portal check with your SingPass (you attend), a physical endorsement by the agency, or an agency email copied to SAL (original presented within one month) |
| Notarise, then SAL | SAL cannot verify the document | An appointed Notary Public notarises it; SAL authenticates the notarial certificate and issues the apostille |
Our Digital Document Apostille Service
File check
we confirm the document is a Singapore public or private document and which route SAL will accept
Exact printing and QR test
every page printed from the original, with the QR code verification tested before SAL
Agency coordination
we tell you exactly what to request from the issuing agency so the endorsement or email is right first time
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the legalisation counter on Coleman Street for you
Notarisation when needed
through our notarise and apostille service for company PDFs and documents SAL can't verify
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries such as the UAE, completed after SAL via embassy attestation in Singapore
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Digital Document Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| QR-Code Printout Apostille | OpenCerts degrees, digital birth and marriage certificates with a working QR code | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Agency-Verified Apostille | Digital documents without a QR code that the issuing agency confirms | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Company PDFs and digital documents SAL cannot verify | From SGD 229 | 1–2 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 · extra printed and apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · translation from SGD 29 per page
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a Singapore public 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 (statutory notary fee).
How to Apostille a Digital Document — 4 Steps
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Send us the file
on WhatsApp or email, and tell us the country.
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Get the verification route and an all-in price
before you pay anything.
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We print, test the QR code, notarise if needed, and take it to SAL.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send Us
- The original digital file (PDF or .opencert) — not a screenshot or a scan of a printout
- The QR code or verification link, or the name of the issuing agency
- Your NRIC or passport, if the document needs notarisation
- The checklist or email from the university, employer or authority receiving it
- How many apostilled copies you need
Digital Documents We Apostille
OpenCerts degrees and transcripts
see degree certificate apostille and degree attestation for the UAE
Digital birth extracts
Digital marriage certificates
Company PDFs and BizFile profiles
Popular destinations: Singapore document apostille for India · Singapore document apostille for China · apostille for the Philippines · apostille for Vietnam · apostille for Australia · apostille for the UK · apostille for the USA · UAE embassy attestation
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us for Digital Apostilles
We test before SAL does
printout, borders, page numbers and QR code checked against the online original.
The right route first time
QR, agency or notary, decided before anyone queues.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's legalisation fee listed separately, total agreed upfront.
Close to SAL
our Suntec Tower One office is minutes from SAL at The Adelphi, with pickup across Singapore.
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 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 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.”
“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 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 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.”
Digital Document Apostille — FAQs
Can SAL apostille an OpenCerts degree certificate?
Can SAL photocopy my digital certificate at the counter?
My digital document has no QR code — can it still be apostilled in Singapore?
Can someone else submit my e-certificate to SAL for me?
Can I forward the agency's verification email to SAL?
Is a digital birth certificate accepted for apostille in Singapore?
Can a company PDF be apostilled?
How can the receiving country check the apostille?
Get Your Digital Document Apostilled Without a Wasted Trip
Send the file on WhatsApp — we'll reply with the verification route and an all-in price.
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