# Translation Services in Singapore

For official use in Singapore, such as ICA, MOM, the courts or schools, check first what form of translation the receiving agency accepts. Some ask for a translation by a qualified translator with a signed declaration, and others want notarisation. For documents going overseas, a notary public and Singapore Academy of Law authentication may also be needed.

## Key facts
- Listings: 3
- Median years in business: 9

## How to choose
- Ask the receiving agency or embassy exactly what it needs: certified translation, translator's affidavit, notarisation or Apostille.
- Choose translators with proven expertise in the field (legal, medical, technical) and the language pair.
- Ask whether translations are checked by a second linguist before delivery.
- Agree pricing (per word, per page or per document), turnaround and rush fees upfront.
- Confirm confidentiality and how the agency stores your personal documents under the PDPA.

## Red flags
- Machine translation passed off as certified work.
- No translator name or declaration on certified translations.
- Unclear extra fees for notarisation or courier.

## Listings (top 3)
- [FabForward Consultancy](https://lookup.sg/biz/fabforward-consultancy), Geylang · 35 Kallang Pudding Road, #07-04A · 7 min walk from Mattar MRT
- [Professional Translation Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/professional-translation-services), Robertson Quay · 151 Chin Swee Road · 5 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Singapore Translation Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-translation-services), Lavender · 465 North Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2017

## By area
- Geylang: 1
- Kallang: 1
- Lavender: 1
- Outram: 1
- Robertson Quay: 1

## FAQs
### What is a certified translation in Singapore?
There is no single state register of certified translators in Singapore. A certified translation is usually one signed and stamped by the translator or agency with a declaration that it is accurate, sometimes sworn before a commissioner for oaths or a notary. Requirements depend on the receiving agency, so check with them first.

### Do I need to notarise a translated document?
Only if the receiving party requires it. Documents for use overseas often need notarisation by a notary public and authentication by the Singapore Academy of Law, which costs $87.20 per document. Many Singapore agencies accept translations with a translator's declaration.

### How long does document translation take?
Short personal documents like birth certificates or transcripts are often done within a few working days. Longer legal or technical documents take longer, and notarisation adds more time. Rush service is usually available at a surcharge.

## Sources
- Singapore Academy of Law – Legalisation services: https://legalisation.sal.sg/OurServices

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.