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How to Get a Certified Copy of Your Passport in Singapore
To get a notarised passport copy in Singapore, an appointed Notary Public sights your original passport and certifies the copy as a true copy, and SAL then apostilles it for overseas use. For an NRIC or Singapore passport, SAL can instead make and legalise its own copy at the counter. Which route fits depends on whose document it is:
Route A — Notary Public, then SAL. An appointed Notary Public sights your original passport or NRIC, certifies that the copy is a true copy and issues a notarial certificate (statutory fee SGD 75). For overseas use, the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) then authenticates the notarised copy with an apostille certificate (SGD 87.20). This works for any passport, including foreign passports held by expats in Singapore.
Route B — an SAL-made copy. For a Singapore government document that SAL can verify — such as your NRIC or Singapore passport — SAL can photocopy the original at its counter and legalise that copy. The SAL fee is SGD 11.77 (SGD 10.70 + SGD 1.07 for the copy). No notary is needed.
A foreign passport (Indian, Chinese, Filipino and so on) is not a Singapore document, so it always goes through Route A. Either way, the original must be produced — a scan or photocopy on its own cannot be certified.
This page is part of our Notary Public services in Singapore. For other documents, see our certified true copy service in Singapore.
Not sure which route your recipient accepts? Send us their checklist — we confirm before you pay.
Why Passport Copies Get Rejected Overseas
An ordinary photocopy
A self-certified or office-stamped copy may not be accepted abroad. The copy needs a recognised certification in Singapore.
A notarised copy without the apostille
A notarial certificate on its own is a Singapore act. If your overseas recipient also wants SAL's apostille so they can check it, we add it.
The wrong route for a foreign passport
SAL legalises Singapore documents only. Taking a foreign passport to the SAL counter for a copy does not work — it needs a Notary Public first.
Pages missing
Some recipients want the bio-data page only; others want every page, including visas or endorsements. We ask for the recipient's exact wording so the copy matches it.
Non-Hague destinations
If the copy is going to a country outside the Hague Apostille Convention, it needs embassy attestation in Singapore after SAL.
Our Passport and NRIC Copy Services
Route check
Notary or SAL-made copy, based on your document and destination
Notarised passport copy
original sighted, identity verified, notarial certificate and seal
SAL authentication and apostille
so the copy can be verified overseas
SAL-made NRIC or Singapore passport copy
when the recipient accepts it
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries, completed after SAL
Translation
if the recipient needs another language, via translation and apostille
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Notarised Passport Copy Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Notarised Copy + Apostille | Any passport (including foreign passports) for overseas banks, universities, visas | From SGD 199 per copy | 1–2 working days |
| SAL-Made Copy | NRIC or Singapore passport, where the recipient accepts an SAL copy | From SGD 35 + SAL copy fee | 1–2 working days |
| Copy + Embassy | Copies going to non-Hague countries | From SGD 398 + 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 certified copies from SGD 19 per copy · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip
Government fees (set by statute and by SAL, passed on at cost): notarial certificate SGD 75 (+SGD 20 per extra party) · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20 · SAL-made copy of a verifiable Singapore government document SGD 11.77.
How to Get a Notarised Passport Copy — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of your passport or NRIC page on WhatsApp and tell us the country and the recipient.
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Get the right route and an all-in price
before you pay anything.
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Show us the original
the notary sights it, or the SAL copy is made at the counter; then we take it to SAL.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore. Your original stays with you.
What to Bring
- Your original passport or NRIC — the original must be produced
- The recipient's checklist or email (which pages, how many copies)
- The country the copy is going to
- Any other ID the notary asks for to verify your identity
Where Your Passport Copy Is Going
If your copy is going to a Hague Convention country such as India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh or Pakistan, an apostille from our SAL apostille service in Singapore replaces embassy legalisation. If it is going to the UAE or Malaysia, see UAE embassy attestation or Malaysia document legalisation. If your passport copy travels with other documents — a power of attorney in Singapore for property back home, or a bank's KYC pack — we handle the full set together.
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
Right route first time
notary or SAL copy, decided before anything is paid
Your passport stays with you
we certify a copy, you keep the original
Clear pricing
our fee and government fees 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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“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 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.”
“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 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.”
“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 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 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.”
Notarised Passport Copy — FAQs
Can I send a passport copy instead of the original overseas?
How much does a notarised passport copy cost in Singapore?
How long does a notarised passport copy take in Singapore?
Can SAL certify a copy of my NRIC directly?
Can a foreign passport be notarised in Singapore?
Do I need an apostille on a notarised passport copy?
Is a notarised passport copy the same as a certified true copy?
What if the country is not in the Apostille Convention?
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