Commissioner for Oaths & Notary Public Services
We provide reliable and legally compliant services for:
1. Commissioner for Oaths (Documents for Use in Singapore)
- S$25.00 per signature
- S$5.00 per exhibit (if any)
- S$50.00+ for verbal translation (Mandarin/Malay), depending on complexity
2. Advocate & Solicitor (Certifying and Witnessing)
Certification of True Copies
- S$10.00 for first page, S$2.00 per subsequent page
Witnessing Signatures
- S$40.00 for 1st signature (individual), S$150.00 (company)
- S$20.00 for 2nd signature (individual) on same document
- S$10.00 per exhibit
3. Notary Public (Documents for Use Outside Singapore)
- S$40.00 for 1st signature (individual), S$150.00 (company)
- S$10.00 for 1st page certified true copy, S$2.00 per subsequent page
- S$75.00 per notarial certificate, S$20.00 per additional party
SAL Authentication: SAL charges S$80 + GST for each notarial certificate. Authentication is mandatory under Singapore law.
4. Optional Value-Added Services
- Onsite Service: From S$200.00 (travel-dependent)
- SAL Despatch: S$50.00 (one-way), S$100.00 (two-way)
- Embassy Despatch: Fees vary—please call for details
For more details on overseas notarisation, read our blog post on document notarisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a Commissioner for Oaths and a Notary Public?
A Commissioner for Oaths handles documents used in Singapore. A Notary Public is authorised to notarise documents for use overseas, often requiring further authentication by the SAL and Embassy.
What is the SAL authentication and is it mandatory?
Yes, SAL authentication is mandatory for notarised documents. It verifies the notarial certificate before documents can be used internationally. More info is available at the SAL website.
How much does it cost to notarise a document in Singapore?
Notarisation typically involves S$40 for the first signature, S$75 for a notarial certificate, and S$80 + GST for SAL authentication. Additional costs may apply depending on services required.
