Do I need a Notary Certificate?

Yes. For notarial services performed on or after 15 February 2017, the Notary Public is required by law to issue a Notary Certificate authenticated by the Singapore Academy of Law.

For prescribed Notarial fee, can you give a discount?

No. Notarial fees are prescribed by law and fixed, and Notaries Public are not permitted to give discounts.

What is a Notarial Certificate?

A certificate issued by a Notary Public for performing a notarial act, such as certifying due execution of a document or a certified true copy.

Do I need SAL Apostille Certificate?

Notarised documents require a Notarial Certificate, which must then be authenticated by the Singapore Academy of Law before use overseas. For most destinations this takes the form of an Apostille.

What are the common mistakes in Witnessing services?

The most common are pre-signing the document before attending, and names in the document differing from the NRIC or passport.

What are the common mistakes in Certified True Copy services?

Failing to bring the original document, or producing a document that is not an original.

How many Notarial Certificates do I require if more than one document?

Apart from certified true copies, a Notary Public must issue a Notarial Certificate for each document attested.

Am I allowed to bundle multiple documents together with one Notarial Certificate?

Sometimes. Subject to the recipient country's requirements, the Board of Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public allows related documents to be bundled under one certificate in appropriate cases.

Loh Eben Ong LLP · Notary Public Fees

Notary public fees
in Singapore

Notary public fees in Singapore include the notarial act, a Notarial Certificate and the SAL Apostille. Use our calculators for an estimate, then check your documents and the overseas recipient’s requirements before booking with Loh Eben Ong LLP.

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Two calculators. Select the act you need.

Certified true copies

For copies of documents to be certified by a Notary Public for overseas use. The number of documents, pages and certificates affects the fee.

Bring physical originals. Check the requirements separately for digital documents.

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Witnessing & attestation

For signing a document before a Notary Public, or taking an oath or affirmation where required. Tell us how many documents and signatories are involved.

Attend personally with original identification. Do not sign beforehand.

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Signing for a company?

The signing capacity, company records and receiving party’s instructions may affect the work and fee.

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Calculators provide estimates. The final fee is confirmed after reviewing your documents and requirements.

Before you book

01 / CHECK

Confirm what is required

Ask the overseas recipient which documents need notarisation, the act required and whether it needs separate certificates or a particular certificate format.

02 / PREPARE

Have the right documents

Bring original identification and the relevant documents. For certified copies, bring the originals. Complete documents for signing but leave the signatures unsigned.

03 / COLLECT

Plan for the Apostille

Paper Apostille is our default. After notarisation, you or your representative collects it from SAL. Our assistance with collection is subject to a separate fee.

Some documents may not need notarisation

For an eligible Singapore public document, check whether SAL can issue an Apostille directly and whether the overseas recipient accepts that route. This may avoid unnecessary notarial fees.

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Notary public fees: common questions

Why is the total more than the witnessing or copy fee?

The fee for the notarial act is only one part of the total. A Notarial Certificate costs S$75, and the SAL Apostille charge is S$87.20 including GST. The number of documents, pages, signatories and certificates, together with any additional services, affects the final amount.

Can prescribed notarial fees be discounted?

Prescribed notarial fees are fixed by the Notaries Public Rules and cannot be discounted. For work not covered by the prescribed schedule, a reasonable fee may be charged according to the nature and scope of the work.

Can several documents share one Notarial Certificate?

A separate Notarial Certificate is required for each document signed or sworn before the Notary. Several certified true copies may be bundled where permitted and acceptable to the overseas recipient. Please confirm the recipient’s requirements before requesting a combined certificate.

How do I obtain the Apostille?

For our usual paper process, you or your representative collects the Apostille from SAL after notarisation. The SAL charge is paid through our office before the Notarial Certificate is issued. Assistance with collection is a separate service and is subject to an additional fee.

Can you certify a PDF or other digital document?

An official digital document needs to be assessed separately from a physical original. Please provide the issuing authority’s verification link or QR code where available. A scan or PDF forwarded by email is not, by itself, proof of an original. Check the document requirements before booking.

Do I need notarisation for every document used overseas?

No. The overseas recipient determines what it requires. Some Singapore public documents may qualify for a direct SAL Apostille without notarisation. Check that route and the recipient’s requirements before paying for a notarial service.

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Appointments are at Loh Eben Ong LLP, 135 Middle Road #05-11 Bylands Building, Singapore 188975. Directions · Office hours · Payment methods.

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Fee references checked on 23 October 2026: Notaries Public Rules · SAL Apostille charge.