Quick answer
Do You Need an SAL Apostille?
An SAL apostille in Singapore is the certificate the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) attaches to a Singapore document so it can be used overseas. If your document is going to a Hague Apostille Convention country — such as India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, the UK or the USA — the SAL apostille is the legalisation step it needs, though the receiving authority may set its own extra requirements. SAL is the only authority that legalises Singapore documents for use overseas.
If the country is not part of the Convention — for example the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or Malaysia — your document needs embassy attestation in Singapore after the SAL step.
Not sure which applies? Tell us the country on WhatsApp and we'll confirm quickly.
Why Documents Get Turned Away at the SAL Counter
Laminated originals
SAL cannot put an apostille on a laminated document. We arrange a fresh extract from the issuing agency, or an apostille on an SAL-made copy if your recipient accepts copies.
Digital documents with a faulty QR code
The printout must match the online version exactly and the QR code must scan. We print, test and check before we go.
Private or company documents
SAL only apostilles these after a Notary Public has notarised them. We add notarisation and SAL authentication when it's needed.
Handwritten names on a birth certificate
SAL has to verify them. We tell you whether a new extract from ICA is the faster route.
Verification only through your own login
If a document can only be checked through your SingPass or your personal email, SAL needs you at the counter. We tell you upfront, so no trip is wasted.
Our SAL Apostille Service in Singapore
Document pre-check
we confirm SAL can verify it before anything is paid to SAL
Notarisation when required
by an appointed Notary Public, for private and company documents (notarisation and apostille)
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the SAL counter for you
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries, completed after SAL
Translation
when the receiving country needs its own language (translation and apostille)
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
SAL Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Direct Apostille | Singapore government documents SAL can verify — birth and marriage certificates, NUS/NTU degrees, MOE certificates | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Private and company documents, POAs, certified copies | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | Documents for non-Hague countries such as the UAE or Qatar | 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 · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · translation from SGD 29 per page · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a Singapore government 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 Get an Apostille 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
before you pay anything.
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We pre-check, notarise if needed, 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 document — not laminated — or, for digital documents, the file and its QR code or verification link
- Your NRIC or passport (needed if the document is notarised)
- The checklist or email from the university, bank, employer or authority receiving it
- How many apostilled copies you need
SAL Apostille for Your Destination Country
Apostille countries: apostille for India · apostille for China · apostille for the Philippines · apostille for Indonesia · apostille for Vietnam · apostille for Bangladesh · apostille for Pakistan · apostille for South Korea · apostille for Japan · apostille for Australia · apostille for the UK · apostille for the USA · apostille for Saudi Arabia
Embassy attestation needed: UAE embassy attestation · Qatar embassy attestation · Malaysia document legalisation · embassy attestation for all countries
Popular documents: birth certificate apostille · marriage certificate apostille · divorce certificate apostille · single status certificate · death certificate apostille · degree certificate apostille · school certificate apostille · police certificate apostille · employment letter apostille · court order apostille · ACRA bizfile apostille · company document apostille · digital document apostille · certified true copy · power of attorney · passport copy notarisation
Documents for India and China: birth certificate apostille for India · marriage certificate apostille for India · birth certificate apostille for China · company documents apostille for China · Chinese translation and apostille
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
We check before SAL does
issues that cause a wasted trip can be spotted from a photo.
One contact for every step
notary, SAL, embassy, translation and delivery.
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.
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What our clients say
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“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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 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 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.”
“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.”
SAL Apostille — FAQs
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Is an SAL apostille the same as SAL legalisation?
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