Quick answer
Do You Need a Marriage Certificate Apostille in Singapore?
A Singapore marriage certificate apostille is the certificate the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) attaches to a Registry of Marriages (ROM) certificate so it can be used in a Hague Apostille Convention country such as India, the UK, Australia, China or the Philippines. SAL verifies an ROM-issued certificate 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 — for example the UAE for a family visa — the certificate also needs embassy attestation in Singapore after SAL.
Tell us the country and the purpose on WhatsApp — we'll confirm the steps before you pay.
Why Marriage Certificates Get Delayed at SAL
Digital certificate printed wrongly
A digital marriage certificate must be printed exactly — header, footer, page numbers and borders — and its QR code must scan and match the online version. We print and test it first through our digital document apostille service.
Laminated certificate
SAL cannot apostille a laminated document. If yours is laminated, the option is an apostille on an SAL-made copy (SGD 11.77), but only if your recipient accepts copies.
Verification tied to your login
If the certificate can only be verified through your own SingPass or email, SAL needs you at the counter. We tell you before you travel to Coleman Street.
Not enough apostilled copies
Visa, name change and registration may each need their own apostilled certificate. We check how many you need before we go, so you don't queue twice.
Our Marriage Certificate Apostille Service
Pre-check
paper or digital, lamination, QR code verification and language checked from a photo
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the legalisation counter at The Adelphi as your proxy
Multiple copies
separate apostilles for visa, name change and registration, if needed
Translation
when the destination needs its own language, through translation and apostille
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries such as the UAE, via embassy attestation in Singapore
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Marriage Certificate Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Apostille | Paper ROM marriage certificates SAL can verify | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Digital Certificate Apostille | Digital marriage certificates with a QR code | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | Non-Hague countries such as the UAE | 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 · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy · 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 marriage certificate SGD 10.70 per document · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77.
How to Apostille a Singapore Marriage Certificate — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
or the digital file on WhatsApp, with the country and purpose.
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Get the exact steps and an all-in price
before you pay anything.
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We pre-check, print digital copies, 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 ROM marriage certificate (not laminated), or the digital file with its QR code
- The visa or registration checklist from the embassy or authority receiving it
- Your passport, if a translation or notarised copy is also needed
- How many apostilled copies you need
Marriage Certificate Apostille by Country
India
spouse visa, passport name change and marriage registration: marriage certificate apostille for India · all documents: apostille for India
UK
spouse and family visas: Singapore documents apostille for the UK
Australia
partner visas and migration: Singapore documents apostille for Australia
China, the Philippines, Japan or the USA
if the receiving authority asks for an apostille, see apostille for China, apostille for the Philippines, apostille for Japan or apostille for the USA
UAE
family visa (embassy attestation after SAL): UAE embassy attestation
Kuwait or Egypt
if the certificate is going there, it also needs embassy attestation after SAL: Kuwait embassy attestation · Egypt embassy attestation
Other civil status documents: divorce certificate and final judgment apostille · Singapore birth certificate apostille · single status certificate · death certificate apostille
Why Couples in Singapore Choose Us
Deadline-aware
we tell you the realistic timeline before you pay, not after.
We check before SAL does
digital printouts, lamination and copies sorted in advance.
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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“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 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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 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.”
Marriage Certificate Apostille — FAQs
Is a digital ROM marriage certificate accepted for apostille?
How many apostilled copies of my marriage certificate do I need?
Does a Singapore marriage certificate need a notary before the apostille?
Do I need a marriage certificate apostille for a spouse visa?
Can I apostille a laminated marriage certificate in Singapore?
Can someone collect my apostilled marriage certificate for me?
Can SAL apostille a marriage certificate issued outside Singapore?
How long does a marriage certificate apostille take in Singapore?
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