Lawyer Fee for CTC in Singapore
The lawyer fee for CTC at Loh Eben Ong LLP is S$20 for the first page requiring certification in each set of a document, plus S$5 for each additional page requiring certification in that set.
An Advocate and Solicitor compares the copy with the original document. First, check that the receiving organisation accepts certification by a Singapore lawyer.
Appointments are at our Middle Road office. Bring physical originals for paper documents. For digital documents or emailed PDFs, check what to provide for verification before attending. Photocopying and additional verification, where required, are charged separately.
Lawyer fee for CTC: sets, pages and rates
A set is one copy of a document and may contain one or several pages. If you need three copies of the same transcript, you need three sets. Count sets of different documents separately: one set of a transcript and one set of a degree certificate count as two sets.
Pages requiring certification are the pages on which the lawyer must sign. A three-page transcript is one set. If all three pages require certification, the fee is S$20 + S$5 + S$5 = S$30. If only page 1 requires certification, the fee is S$20 for that set.
Each set is charged separately. Count only the pages requiring certification, rather than automatically counting every page in the document. Check the recipient’s instructions to confirm whether certification is required on every page or only on page 1. These are our lawyer certification charges, separate from notarial fees.
| Service | Fee (S$) |
|---|---|
| First page requiring certification in each set of a document | 20 |
| Each additional page requiring certification in the same set | 5 |
| Black-and-white photocopying | 0.15 per page |
| Colour photocopying | 1 per page |
| Additional verification, if needed | Separate fee; confirm after review |
Fees are estimates, subject to document review and confirmation. Tell us which documents you have, how many sets of each document you need and which pages require certification in each set.
What does a certified true copy confirm?
A certified true copy (CTC) confirms that the copy corresponds with the original document produced for comparison. It does not, by itself, prove the truth of its contents or authenticate a signature.
You may need a CTC of a passport, identity document, certificate or deed poll. Acceptance depends on the receiving organisation’s requirements.
Do you need a Notary Public instead?
If the recipient asks for notarisation, a Notarial Certificate or an Apostille, choose the appropriate notary service. A lawyer-certified copy does not include these.
For comparison, see our Notary Public Fee Guide. You can also read the Singapore Academy of Law’s legalisation FAQs about Apostilles.
Estimate your lawyer fee for CTC
Enter the total number of sets across all documents. Then enter the total additional pages requiring certification, excluding the first such page in each set.
For three sets of a three-page transcript, with all pages requiring certification, enter 3 sets and 6 additional pages. If only page 1 requires certification in each set, enter 3 sets and 0 additional pages.
Include photocopying or verification only where needed. The calculator gives an estimate; we confirm the final fee after reviewing your requirements.
How much will my certified copies cost?
| Document and sets required | Pages certified per set | Calculation | Fee (S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One set of certified copies of a passport’s biodata page | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| One set of a three-page NUS transcript, with all three pages certified | 3 | 20 + (2 × 5) | 30 |
| One set of a three-page NUS transcript, with only page 1 certified | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Three sets of the same three-page NUS transcript, with all three pages certified in each set | 3 | 3 × [20 + (2 × 5)] | 90 |
| Three sets of the same three-page NUS transcript, with only page 1 certified in each set | 1 | 3 × 20 | 60 |
| Five sets of certified copies of a single-page NUS degree certificate | 1 | 5 × 20 | 100 |
The number of sets and the pages requiring certification are separate quantities. Three sets of a three-page transcript, with every page certified, require nine certifications: three first pages and six additional pages. If only page 1 is certified in each set, there are three first pages and no additional pages requiring certification.
If we make the photocopies, add the relevant copying charge for all pages copied, including any pages that do not require certification.
Paper originals and digital documents: what to provide
A PDF is a file format. It does not, by itself, establish that a document is an original or suitable for certification. Tell us how the document was issued and send the recipient’s certification instructions for review.
Hardcopy originals
If the original was issued or signed on paper, you must bring the physical original to our office, together with the copies to be certified. A scan, photograph, screenshot or printout of a scanned PDF does not replace the paper original.
Producing an original does not guarantee certification. It remains subject to our examination and verification, and we may require further supporting information before deciding whether we can certify the copy.
Digital documents and PDFs received by email
- Issuer-created digital documents: send the original downloaded file, unchanged, with its official verification link or QR code where available. We must be able to independently verify the issuing source; a QR code or a document’s appearance alone is not sufficient.
- Documents received by email: for a bank statement, payslip, company letter, school record or other emailed PDF, provide the original source email saved as an .eml or .msg file, with full email headers, original message data and attachments intact. An ordinary forwarded email or the PDF attachment alone is insufficient. Alternatively, ask the issuing bank, company or school to email the document directly to us. We will review the email and document before confirming whether certification is possible.
- DocuSign or Adobe Acrobat Sign documents: send the original signed PDF and any completion certificate or audit trail. The platform name or a visible signature image alone does not establish authenticity or determine what we can certify.
- ACRA records: send the original files obtained from Bizfile, including the PDF and .oa file where issued, together with the verification link. For a Constitution or M&AA, obtain the appropriate ACRA extract; verification features differ by product.
- Educational certificates and transcripts: send the original .opencert file or institution-issued verifiable PDF, where available. A scan, screenshot or PDF printed or converted from an OpenCerts file does not retain the same verification features.
Keep the original files unchanged. Printing, editing, converting or rescanning may remove information needed for verification. Please contact us before your appointment so we can confirm what to provide.
Verification and the scope of certification
For company records or already-signed private documents, we may require further evidence of their source or ask a signatory to endorse the document through LEO Sign with Singpass or another specified method. Such checks do not amount to witnessing an earlier signature or, by themselves, establish authority to sign for a company.
Certification is subject to satisfactory verification and the recipient’s requirements. We will confirm whether we can assist, the appropriate certification wording and any additional verification fee after review. Receiving a file does not mean that we have accepted it as an original or agreed to certify it.
What to bring for CTC certification
- For paper documents, the physical originals and the copies you want certified. Originals must be brought to our office and remain subject to verification.
- Your identification and the recipient’s certification instructions.
- The required number of sets of each document, with the pages requiring certification clearly identified.
For digital documents, contact us before attending and follow the digital-file and source-email requirements above. Send the original files unchanged, together with the recipient’s instructions. We will confirm whether further verification or attendance is needed.
Visit our Singapore office
Loh Eben Ong LLP
135 Middle Road, #05-11 Bylands Building
Singapore 188975
Please book a CTC appointment before visiting. If the document or recipient’s instructions are unclear, contact us for review first.
Telephone: +65 6338 1810
Email: info@law.com.sg
Lawyer fee for CTC: common questions
Will a bank or overseas authority accept the copy?
The recipient decides which certifier and wording it accepts. Therefore, obtain its instructions before booking. An overseas document does not automatically require the same process in every country.
Can you certify a copy without the original?
If the original is a paper document, you must bring it to our office; a scan or PDF alone is insufficient for ordinary CTC certification. An issuer-created digital original may be considered if we can independently verify it. If you cannot produce the original or the necessary verification material, contact us first. We may require further evidence or be unable to certify the copy.
Does the lawyer fee for CTC include translation?
No. Certifying a copy is different from translating a document or confirming a translation’s accuracy. Tell us if the recipient needs a translation or a separate certification.
What if I have lost my deed poll?
A lost original deed poll needs separate review. If our firm prepared it, see our lost deed poll certified copy service for the applicable process and fees.
Fee information reviewed: 12 October 2026. All amounts are in Singapore dollars.