# Notary Public & Commissioners for Oaths in Singapore

Use a notary public for documents going overseas and a commissioner for oaths for affidavits or statutory declarations used in Singapore. Notarial fees are set by law, for example $75 for a notarial certificate. The Singapore Academy of Law then authenticates the document for $87.20, including GST, adding an Apostille where accepted.

## Key facts
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## Prices 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.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |

## Licences
- **Notary Public appointment** (Singapore Academy of Law (under the Notaries Public Act 1959), required): Notaries are senior lawyers appointed to attest documents for use overseas. Notarised documents must then be authenticated by SAL to be valid. Check: https://legalisation.sal.sg/
- **Commissioner for Oaths appointment** (Supreme Court of Singapore, required): Commissioners administer oaths and affirmations for affidavits and statutory declarations used in Singapore. They cannot notarise documents for overseas use. Check: https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 1)
- [Singapore Notary Public](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-notary-public), Raffles Place · One Raffles Quay, Level 49 North Tower · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT

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## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- Singapore Academy of Law – Legalisation services: https://legalisation.sal.sg/OurServices
- Notaries Public Act 1959: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/NPA1959

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