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Does Your Document Need Notarisation Before the Apostille?
To notarise and apostille a document in Singapore, a Singapore Notary Public first notarises it, then the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) authenticates the notarial certificate and attaches its apostille certificate. This applies to private documents — powers of attorney, company letters and resolutions, bank letters, passport copies, employment letters and certificates from private or international schools. Government documents SAL can verify directly, such as an ICA birth certificate or a degree from NUS or NTU, skip the notary.
This page is part of our Notary Public in Singapore service. If your document can go straight to SAL, see our SAL apostille service in Singapore instead — we will tell you which route applies, free.
Not sure if your document is public or private? Send a photo on WhatsApp and we'll confirm.
Why Notarised Documents Still Get Stuck
Signed before you met the notary
Documents that need a witnessed signature — POAs, declarations, consent letters — must be signed in front of the notary after identity verification. We tell you not to sign in advance, and book you in to sign in front of the notary.
Wrong name or ID details
If the name on the document doesn't match your passport or NRIC, the notary cannot certify it as it stands. We check spellings and ID numbers from a photo before your appointment.
Document not in English
SAL needs documents in English or bilingual (including English), and SAL does not translate. We arrange translation and apostille in the correct order when the text is in another language.
Digital document SAL can't verify
If an OpenCerts file or PDF cannot be checked through its QR code, it has to be notarised first. See digital document apostille.
Non-Hague destination
For countries such as the UAE, Qatar or Malaysia, the apostille is not the last step — the document also needs embassy attestation in Singapore. We plan the full chain from the start.
Our Notarisation and Apostille Service in Singapore
Document pre-check
we confirm the document is ready for the notary: correct names, English text, originals where needed
Notarisation by an appointed Notary Public
signature witnessing, notarial certificate and notarial seal
SAL authentication and apostille
we take the notarised document to the SAL legalisation counter and collect it
Embassy attestation
added only for non-Hague countries
Translation
when the receiving country needs its own language
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore; a mobile notary can come to you by appointment
Notarisation and Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Notarise + Apostille | One personal private document — POA, declaration, passport copy | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Company Notarise + Apostille | Board resolutions, company letters, ACRA bizfile extracts | From SGD 249 per document (10% off 5+) | 1–3 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille + Embassy | Documents for non-Hague countries such as the UAE or Qatar | From SGD 428 + 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 · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · translation from SGD 29 per page · extra certified copies from SGD 19 per copy
Government and statutory fees (passed on at cost): notarial certificate SGD 75 (+SGD 20 per extra party) · signature witnessing SGD 40 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20, paid at the notary's office — you don't pay SAL's separate SGD 10.70 legalisation fee for notarised documents.
How to Notarise and Apostille a Document in Singapore — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of your document on WhatsApp and tell us the country.
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Get the exact steps and an all-in price
notary, SAL and any embassy step — before you pay.
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Sign in front of the notary
with your NRIC or passport; we take the notarised document to SAL.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Bring for Notarisation
- The original document, unsigned if it needs your signature
- Your NRIC or passport for identity verification
- For company documents: the signatory's ID and any supporting documents the notary asks for (for example a board resolution or ACRA BizFile) — we confirm this with you
- The checklist or email from the bank, university or authority overseas
- How many notarised and apostilled copies you need
Documents We Notarise and Apostille
Personal: power of attorney · certified true copy · notarised passport copy · statutory declaration in Singapore · employment letter apostille
Company: company document apostille · ACRA bizfile apostille · company documents apostille for China
Popular destinations: apostille for India · apostille for China · apostille for the UK · apostille for the USA · apostille for Australia · UAE embassy attestation
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
Right first time
we check names, IDs and language before you sign, not after.
One contact for the whole chain
notary, SAL, embassy, translation and delivery.
Fees you can see
statutory notary fees and SAL fees listed separately from our service fee.
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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“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.”
“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 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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
Notarisation and Apostille — FAQs
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