Looking for a notary public in Singapore? Tan, Lee & Choo provides notarisation, apostille certification, and certified true copy services from our office at People’s Park Complex — minutes from Chinatown MRT. Our notary public lawyers are appointed by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), authorised to notarise documents for use overseas. Whether you need a notary public near you, apostille certification for a Hague Convention country, or legalisation for countries like Malaysia or Thailand, we handle the full process in one office.

Need a notary public in Singapore? Tan, Lee & Choo provides fast, professionally certified notarisation services for individuals and businesses from our office at People’s Park Complex.

Our notary public lawyers are appointed by the Singapore Academy of Law and are authorised to notarise documents for use overseas — including apostille certification for Hague Convention countries, corporate notarisation, and legalization for non-Apostille countries.

We offer appointments Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm. For urgent or after-hours notarisation, WhatsApp us at +65 9692 2522.

We also provide conveyancing services in Singapore — if you need a property lawyer alongside your notarisation requirements, our conveyancing team is available

Notary Public Singapore — Apostille, Certified True Copy & Notarisation Services

We offer a comprehensive range of notarisation services, including:

Witnessing & Attesting: Verification of signatures for individuals signing in their personal capacity and on behalf of companies.
Certification of True Copies: Ensuring documents are legally recognized.
Affidavits & Statutory Declarations: Administering oaths and affirmations.
Legalization & Apostille Services: Facilitating authentication for international use.
Corporate Notarization: Certification of business documents for overseas transactions.
Verification Services: Confirming the authenticity of documents for legal and business purposes.

Notary Public Singapore — Documents We Commonly Notarise

Our notary public lawyers regularly notarise and certify the following types of documents:

Personal Documents
- Passport certification and identity document authentication
- Degree and educational qualification certification
- Adoption documents, child custody documents, and divorce documents
- Wills and trusts notarisation
- Power of attorney document notarisation

Business & Corporate Documents
- Contract notarisation and deed notarisation
- Shipping document notarisation
- Property and escrow document notarisation
- Loan notarisation and auto loan purchase notarisation
- Demand for payment notarisation

International & Apostille Documents
- Apostille certificate notarisation (Hague Convention countries)
- International document notarisation
- Translation certification (we work with approved translators)
- General notary document preparation
- Notary legalisation services for non-convention countries

Oaths & Declarations
- Affidavit and oath notarisation
- Jurat notary acknowledgments
- Acknowledgment statement notarisation
- Statutory declarations

Not sure what you need? Call +65 6535 6077 or WhatsApp +65 9692 2522 — our team will advise you on the correct process for your destination country.

Notarization Process in Singapore

The notarization process in Singapore follows a three-step procedure to ensure notarised documents are properly certified for international use:

Step 1: Notarization by a Notary Public

A Notary Public Lawyer in Singapore verifies and notarizes the document. This includes:

Witnessing signatures to confirm the identity of signatories. The deponent must sign in front of the Notary Public in Singapore.
Certifying true copies of photocopies of official documents, upon comparison with the original copies of the said documents.
Witness the signing of Statutory Declarations, agreements and official documents
Issuing a Notarial Certificate, which is mandatory for all notarized documents.

Step 2: Authentication by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL)

Since 1 October 2019, all notarized documents in Singapore must undergo mandatory authentication by the SAL, ensuring validity and prevention of fraudulent certification. The authentication process takes approximately 1 to 2 working days.

Step 3: Apostille Certificate or Embassy Legalization

Once authenticated by SAL, the notorised document undergoes final legalization:

For use in an Apostille Convention country, an Apostille Certificate will be issued by SAL, typically within 1 to 2 working days.
For use in a non-Apostille Convention country, the document must be legalized at the embassy or consulate of the destination country. This process may take up to several days or even weeks, depending on which embassy, and is beyond the control of the Notary Public.

For urgent cases, expedited processing may be available at additional cost.

Step 4: Collection of Notarised documents

You can collect the notarised documents from our office or we can arrange for the notarised documents to be delivered to you (at a reasonable fee).

Understanding Apostille & Legalization

On 16 September 2021, Singapore became a contracting party to the Apostille Convention of 5 October 1961, simplifying international authentication. Singapore implemented the obligations under the Apostille Convention through the Apostille Act 2020, which came into operation on 16 September 2021. Documents to be used in a contracting party of the Apostille Convention only require an Apostille Certificate from the SAL to be legally recognized.

However, if the destination country is not a member of the Apostille Convention, additional steps are required. The document must be legalised at the embassy or consulate of the destination country. This multi-step process ensures official recognition in non-member countries.

An ‘Apostille Notary’ is not an official phrase. Notarisation confirms a document’s authenticity. Apostille certification by the SAL validates it for use in Hague Convention countries. Though often linked, Apostille and Notary services are distinct steps for international document recognition.

Asian Countries Not Part of the Hague Apostille Convention

Asian countries that are not part of the convention include Bangladesh, Cambodia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. For these countries, we assist in ensuring that documents undergo the full legalization process, including authentication by the SAL and final legalization at the embassies or consulates. China officially joined the Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023.

Notary Public Fees Singapore — Transparent Pricing

Our notarisation fees are set by the First Schedule of the Notaries Public Rules. For a typical document requiring one notarial certificate and one witnessed signature, the total notary fee starts from $115 ($75 notarial certificate + $40 witnessing fee).

For documents submitted to the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) for authentication (mandatory since October 2019), an additional $87.20 (inclusive of GST) applies. Apostille certification for Hague Convention countries is handled by SAL within 1–2 working days.

For an accurate quote based on your specific documents, call us at +65 6535 6077 or WhatsApp +65 9692 2522.

The fees for our notarisation services are fixed according to the First Schedule of the Notaries Public Rules as follows:

Service	Fee (SGD)	Typical Turnaround
Notarial Certificate (Mandatory)	$75	Same day (office visit)
Witnessing of Signature (Individual)	$40	Same day
Witnessing of second party to same document	$20	Same day
Witnessing of Signature (Company Representative)	$150	Same day
Certification of True Copy (First Page)	$10	Same day
Certification of True Copy (From 2nd Page Onwards)	$2 per page	Same day
Authentication by SAL (GST inclusive)	$87.20	1–2 working days
Apostille Certificate (via SAL)	SAL rates apply	1–2 working days after authentication
Embassy Legalisation (non-Apostille countries)	Varies by embassy	Several days to weeks

The fees for legalisation for the non-Hague Convention countries vary by country.

For out-of-office attesting Notary Public services, please contact us for a quote.

While we do not offer translation of documents, we can put you in touch with translators whom we have worked with. Thereafter, we can assist with the notarisation of translated documents.

For the renunciation of Indonesian citizenships and requests for translations of related documents, please contact Mr Zaimuddin Anwar directly at 96505794 with your enquiries. Please note that previous practices regarding Indonesian citizenship renunciation are no longer applicable, but we can assist with notarizing translated documents.

Frequently Asked Questions — Notary Public Singapore

What is a certified true copy in Singapore?

A certified true copy is a copy of an original document that a notary public has compared against the original and certified as a complete and accurate reproduction. It is commonly required by foreign banks, universities, and government agencies that cannot accept original documents. Our notary public at People’s Park Complex can certify true copies of passports, degrees, company documents, and more — starting from S$10 per page.

What does a notary public do in Singapore?

A notary public in Singapore is a lawyer appointed by the Singapore Academy of Law to verify and authenticate documents for use overseas. This includes witnessing signatures, certifying true copies of documents, administering oaths, and issuing notarial certificates that foreign institutions — banks, government agencies, universities — will legally recognise.

How much does notary public services cost in Singapore?

Notary public fees in Singapore are fixed by the Notaries Public Rules. A notarial certificate costs S$75, witnessing a signature costs S$40 per individual (S$150 for company representatives), and each page of certified true copy is S$2 (S$10 for the first page). Mandatory SAL authentication adds S$87.20 (GST inclusive).
What is the difference between notarisation and apostille in Singapore?
Notarisation is the act of a notary public verifying and certifying a document. An apostille is a further authentication certificate issued by the Singapore Academy of Law (since 16 September 2021, when Singapore joined the Hague Apostille Convention). If your document needs to be used in a Hague Convention country (such as the USA, UK, or Australia), an apostille is required after notarisation. For non-convention countries (e.g. Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam), embassy legalisation is needed instead.

Where can I find a notary public near me in Singapore?

Tan, Lee & Choo is located at 1 Park Road #04-04, People’s Park Complex, Singapore 059108 — centrally accessible from Chinatown MRT (NE4/DT19). We serve clients from across Singapore. Call +65 6535 6077 to book an appointment Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm.

Which Asian countries are not part of the Apostille Convention?

Several major Asian countries are not Hague Apostille Convention members, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. For documents destined for these countries, notarisation and SAL authentication are followed by embassy or consulate legalisation. China joined the Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023, simplifying the process for China-bound documents. We handle the full legalisation process — contact us for guidance on your destination country.

To make an appointment for our notarisation services from Monday to Friday, please call our land line +65 6535 6077, between 9:30am to 5:00pm, and ask for either Wendy or Florence.

For after-office hours and weekend enquires, please WhatsApp us at 96922522 or email enquiry@tanleeandchoo.com.sg.