Notary Public & Commissioners for Oaths in Singapore: 1 notary public · commissioner for oaths: affidavit or statutory declaration typically S$25 per document
All 1 notary public in Singapore
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How much do notary public & commissioners for oaths charge in Singapore?
Fees are prescribed by law or set by the Supreme Court Senate, with SAL charging separately for authentication. Notaries can charge extra for work outside the schedule, such as translation, travel or long documents.
Commissioner for oaths: affidavit or statutory declaration
S$25 per document
Plus $5 per exhibit
Notarial certificate
S$75 per certificate
Witnessing execution by one person
S$40 per document
$20 for a second party, $10 for each additional party
Certified true copy (with seal)
S$10 first page
$2 for each further page
SAL authentication
S$87.20 per document
Including GST, paid to the Singapore Academy of Law
Sources: Singapore Academy of Law – Legalisation services; SingaporeLegalAdvice – Notary public fees; SingaporeLegalAdvice – Commissioner for oaths fees. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.
What licence should a notary public have?
Notary Public appointment
Singapore Academy of Law (under the Notaries Public Act 1959) · Required by law
Notaries are senior lawyers appointed to attest documents for use overseas. Notarised documents must then be authenticated by SAL to be valid.
Check the official registerCommissioner for Oaths appointment
Supreme Court of Singapore · Required by law
Commissioners administer oaths and affirmations for affidavits and statutory declarations used in Singapore. They cannot notarise documents for overseas use.
Check the official register
How to choose a notary public
- Check with the receiving authority overseas whether it needs notarisation and an Apostille, or embassy legalisation as well. Countries outside the Apostille Convention need the extra embassy step.
- Bring original ID (passport or NRIC) and the unsigned document. Notaries must see you sign.
- Ask for an all-in quote, including the notarial fee, the SAL authentication fee and any translation or attendance charges.
- For documents in a foreign language, use a notary, not a commissioner for oaths, and ask whether a certified translation is needed.
Red flags
- Offers to notarise without seeing you or your ID in person.
- Fees well above the statutory schedule with no explanation.
- Notarised documents handed over without SAL authentication when they are going overseas.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is this document for use in Singapore or overseas?
- What is the total including the SAL authentication fee?
- Does the destination country accept an Apostille?
- How long will SAL authentication take?
Questions about notary public & commissioners for oaths in Singapore
What is the difference between a notary public and a commissioner for oaths?
A commissioner for oaths administers oaths for affidavits and statutory declarations used in Singapore, typically for $25 per document plus $5 per exhibit. A notary public attests and certifies documents for use overseas, and can witness documents in a foreign language. Notarised documents must then be authenticated by the Singapore Academy of Law.
How much does notarisation cost in Singapore?
Notarial fees are prescribed by law. For example, a notarial certificate is $75 and witnessing one person's signature is $40. Certified true copies start at $10 for the first page. On top of that, the Singapore Academy of Law charges $87.20 including GST to authenticate each notarised document. Notaries may also charge for translation or travel.
What is an Apostille in Singapore?
Since 16 September 2021, Singapore has been a party to the Apostille Convention. SAL affixes an Apostille to authenticated documents, and member countries accept it without embassy legalisation. For countries outside the convention, you may still need legalisation at that country's embassy in Singapore.
How many notary public & commissioners for oaths are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 1 notary public & commissioners for oaths in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (1). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.