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Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths — Which Do You Need?
A Notary Public in Singapore is a lawyer appointed to notarise documents for use overseas — witnessing signatures, certifying copies and issuing a notarial certificate under their notarial seal. The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) can then authenticate that certificate and attach an apostille.
A Commissioner for Oaths takes affidavits and statutory declarations for use in Singapore, such as for a Singapore government agency. If your document stays in Singapore, see our Commissioner for Oaths in Singapore service.
Not sure which applies? Tell us where the document is going on WhatsApp and we'll confirm.
Why Notarised Documents Get Rejected Overseas
Notarised, but never apostilled
A notarial certificate alone may not be enough for a bank or government overseas. If the recipient needs the document legalised, SAL authentication and an apostille come on top — see notarisation and apostille.
Apostilled, but the country needs more
Countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention, such as the UAE, Qatar and Malaysia, also need embassy attestation in Singapore after SAL.
Signed before the appointment
Signatures must be made in front of the notary after identity verification. Bring the document unsigned.
Name mismatch
If your name differs between the document, passport and NRIC, the notary may not certify it as it stands. A statutory declaration in Singapore can explain a name discrepancy — we check this in advance.
Not in English
SAL needs documents in English or bilingual (including English). We arrange translation in the right order.
Our Notary Public Services in Singapore
Signature witnessing and notarial certificates
for declarations, consent letters, affidavits and contracts going abroad
notarised copies of degrees, IDs and company records
certified copies of your passport or NRIC for banks and visas
for property, bank or legal matters back home, signed before the notary
Statutory declaration and affidavits
single status, lost document, name discrepancy
board resolutions and letters signed by directors or the company secretary
the notary comes to your home, office or hospital by appointment
SAL apostille and embassy attestation
through our SAL apostille service in Singapore
Notary Public Fees in Singapore
| Service | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Notary only | Recipient needs notarisation without apostille | Quoted on request | 1–2 working days |
| Notary + SAL Apostille | Overseas use in Hague Convention countries | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Notary + SAL + Embassy | Non-Hague countries such as the UAE or Qatar | From SGD 428 + embassy fee | 5–10 working days |
| Mobile notary visit | Home, office or hospital | From SGD 180 per visit (+SGD 60 evenings/weekends) | By appointment |
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.
Statutory and government fees (passed on at cost): signature witnessing SGD 40 · notarial certificate SGD 75 (+SGD 20 per extra party) · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20, paid at the notary's office (you then don't pay SAL's SGD 10.70 legalisation fee). These are statutory and government fees; our service fee is shown separately.
How to Get a Document Notarised 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.
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Sign in front of the notary
at 7 Temasek Boulevard, #12-07 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 or with a mobile notary, with your NRIC or passport.
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We handle SAL and delivery
collect it or we deliver it anywhere in Singapore.
What to Bring to the Notary
- The original document — unsigned if your signature needs to be witnessed
- Your NRIC or passport (every signer must attend in person with ID)
- 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
- Any instructions or template from the recipient overseas
Notarisation for Your Destination Country
Apostille countries: apostille for India · apostille for China · apostille for Vietnam · apostille for Pakistan · apostille for the UK · apostille for the USA · apostille for Australia
Embassy attestation needed: UAE embassy attestation · document legalisation for Malaysia · Kuwait embassy attestation · Thailand embassy legalisation · Egypt embassy attestation
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
We plan past the notary
SAL, embassy and translation mapped before you sign.
Appointed Notary Public partner
signing at our Suntec Tower One office, or at your door with a mobile visit.
Clear fees
statutory notary and SAL fees listed separately, total agreed upfront.
We come to you
mobile notary by appointment, and 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.”
“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 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 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 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 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 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 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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
Notary Public Singapore — FAQs
How much does a notary public cost in Singapore?
Can I get a document notarised on the same day in Singapore?
Is there a notary near me in Singapore?
Do I need a notary or a Commissioner for Oaths?
Does a notarised document also need an apostille?
Can the notary sign on behalf of someone who is not present?
Can a Singapore notary notarise a foreign document?
Is your notary the Singapore Academy of Law?
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Notary services: notarise and apostille in Singapore · certified true copy · power of attorney · statutory declaration · Commissioner for Oaths · mobile notary · notarised passport copy
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