Divorce Certificate Translation Services in Singapore
Need divorce certificate translation in Singapore? It depends on which office reads it. ICA needs an official translation for a PR, citizenship or LTVP file: an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised. ROM, when you marry again, accepts a certified translation and does not need notarisation. Divorce papers in Malay, Chinese, Tamil or Bahasa Indonesia need no translation for ROM at all. The Family Justice Courts need the translation verified by the translator's affidavit. We tell you which one you need and handle every step.
Quick answer: A certified divorce certificate translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. Judgments are often 3 to 10 pages. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$202.20 for 1 page. A 5-page decree is from S$362.20. It takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send a short document before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation. The notary and SAL steps add working days.
Get Your Free Quote
Certified, Notarised or Translator's Affidavit: Which Divorce Translation Do You Need?
Offices in Singapore ask for different levels of translation. Pick the card that matches your office. Filing with ICA? You need card 2. Marrying again at ROM? Card 1 is enough. Filing in court? You need card 3.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our professional translator, with a signed and dated statement of accuracy, name and contact details.
- Used for: ROM and ROMM when you marry again, MOM pass files, banks, CPF and HDB matters.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$40 per page.
2. Notarised Translation
- Who signs it: Our translator, then a Notary Public in Singapore.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship, LTVP and LTVP+ files that need proof an earlier marriage ended.
- Extra step: SAL authenticates the notary's signature with an apostille. We arrange it, and the S$87.20 SAL fee is included.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$202.20 per 1-page certificate (S$40 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL); +S$40 a page.
3. Translator's Affidavit (Courts)
- Who signs it: Our translator, who swears an affidavit of accuracy before a commissioner for oaths.
- Used for: Family Justice Courts filings, such as recognising a foreign divorce, custody, maintenance or an annulment.
- Time: Usually a few working days.
- From: S$40 per page + affidavit fee.
One thing we will always tell you straight
ICA does not endorse any private translation company. No company in Singapore can promise you that ICA will say yes. What ICA looks at is the route the translation took: an embassy, a notary, or a private translation that was notarised or attested later. So we do not sell you a promise. We build your file in the exact shape ICA asks for, and we tell you honestly when you do not need an extra step. Our ICA translation services page sets out the full rules in plain words.
We Translate Divorce Papers From 200+ Languages
A divorce judgment can run to many pages. We translate every page you need, including court seals, case numbers, custody terms and handwritten notes. If the decree also carries an apostille, we translate that too. Chinese, Malay, French, Japanese and Indonesian are the languages we see most for divorce files.
Also: Chinese, Malay, French, Japanese, Indonesian
Rare languages cost a little more, so tell us the language and we will quote it straight away.
Using Your Singapore Divorce Papers Abroad
A Singapore divorce is issued in English, through the Family Justice Courts (for example, the Certificate of Final Judgment). No office here will ask you to translate it. Another country may want it in its own language, signed by a notary and apostilled.
Apostille Countries
We translate it into French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese or another language. The notary signs it and SAL adds the apostille. China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and most of Europe accept this.
Europe
The apostille removes embassy legalisation. Some offices still want a translation made by their own sworn translator, so we check with the embassy first.
Gulf Countries
Saudi Arabia accepts the SAL apostille. The UAE and Qatar still want an Arabic translation plus embassy legalisation. We prepare the file in the right order.
Sworn Translation
Singapore has no state-appointed sworn translators. When a foreign office asks for a "sworn" translation, it usually means a translator's affidavit of accuracy, sworn before a Notary Public in Singapore and then apostilled by SAL. Some embassies use their own list of translators, so we check with them first.
How to Get Your Divorce Certificate Translated in 4 Steps
Four simple steps, from your scan to a set that is ready to file.
Send a clear scan
Send every page of the certificate or judgment, including the back, the seals and any apostille. Add a passport page so we can match the names.
Get a fixed price within an hour
We tell you which route your office needs (certified, notarised or affidavit) and give you an itemised price. If only some pages of a long judgment are needed, we tell you which. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
We translate and check
A professional translator translates the papers. A second linguist checks every name, date, case number and court seal against the original.
Notary, SAL or affidavit if needed
ICA files go to a Notary Public and then to SAL. You get one PDF with a copy of the original, the translation, the notarial certificate and the SAL certificate, ready to upload, plus the signed paper set. Court files get the translator's sworn affidavit with the translation attached. Certified translations come as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Divorce Papers Translated by Human Translators and Kept Private
What you get with every divorce paper we translate.
Real Human Translators
Every page is translated by a professional translator and checked by a second linguist. We do not upload your papers to public AI tools.
Private by Default
Divorce papers are personal. Only the translator and the checker see them, and we delete your files on request.
Notary and Affidavit Steps Handled Here
We work with a partner Notary Public in Singapore and send the paper on to SAL. For court files, our translator swears the affidavit. You do not have to book a lawyer or queue anywhere yourself.
Honest Timelines
Certified translations take 24 to 48 hours. Notarised ICA sets usually take 3 to 7 working days. Court affidavits usually take a few working days. If your date is too close, we tell you before you pay.
A Real Job: Tamil Divorce Certificate Translated for an ICA PR File
A client applying for Singapore PR had a court-issued divorce certificate in Tamil. ICA needed to see that the earlier marriage had legally ended.
Divorce Certificate Translation
Original
Court-issued divorce certificate in Tamil, with the court seal and case details.
What the client needed
Client applying for Singapore PR
- The client had heard of translations being sent back for small errors.
- The client was worried about a rejection.
What we did
Careful checks before delivery
- We translated every line of the certificate.
- We included the court seal and the case details.
- We matched the names and dates to the client's passport.
- A second linguist checked the dates, because a wrong date format can cause a query.
- The translation was ready in two working days.
How Much Does Divorce Certificate Translation Cost in Singapore?
Prices start from the figures below and depend on the number of pages, the language and the route your office needs. We give you a fixed, itemised price within an hour. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
For ICA Files: Certified + Notarised
3-7 daysper 1-page certificate, notary + SAL included
- +S$40 for each extra page
- Example: a 5-page decree for ICA is from S$362.20
- PDF for the ICA upload plus the signed paper set
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- For ROM remarriage, MOM, banks, CPF and HDB
- Same-day: +S$20 a page if sent before 11am on a weekday (short documents)
- Signed PDF, paper copy on request
For Court: Translator's Affidavit
A few days+ affidavit fee, affidavit sworn before a commissioner for oaths
- For Family Justice Courts filings
- Court abroad? Sworn before a notary and apostilled instead
- The affidavit step adds working days after the translation.
Rare languages cost a little more. Tell us the language and we will quote it straight away.
What Clients Say About Our Divorce Certificate Translation
Here is what clients said after we translated their divorce papers.
Real Client Experiences
Swipe to read more success stories
PR Application Cleared After Proper Translation
"When I applied for PR in Singapore, ICA asked for English translation of my Chinese divorce certificate. I did not want any mistake. This team handled it very carefully. I..."
Quick Help For LTVP Submission
"ICA requested my Thai divorce papers during LTVP process. I was short of time. They responded fast and explained clearly what to send. Translation was simple and easy to read."
Smooth Court Document Translation
"My divorce was finalised overseas and the certificate was in Bahasa Indonesia. For remarriage registration in Singapore, English version was needed. Your expert translated every part properly. No spelling errors."
Accepted By ICA Without Question
"I was nervous because divorce documents are sensitive. This company treated my case with care. My Vietnamese divorce certificate was translated into clear English. ICA accepted it during PR review...."
Same-Day Support During Urgent Case
"Needed fast English translation of my Korean divorce certificate for embassy submission. Timeline was tight. Completed it within hours. File looked clean and well arranged. Embassy accepted it smoothly."
Helped With Remarriage Registration
"For ROM registration in Singapore, I had to show translated divorce proof from Philippines. I wanted everything clear. Translator checked names and dates twice. Final copy was accurate."
Clear Communication From Beginning
"My Myanmar divorce certificate needed English translation for family sponsorship. I was confused about requirements. They guided me step by step. Translation matched original details perfectly. No issue at submission."
Fixed Errors From Previous Service
"Earlier translation had wrong date format and ICA did not accept it. I approached this team. You reviewed everything carefully and corrected all details. Second submission was successful. Very thankful."
Smooth Process For Embassy Use
"Required my Singapore divorce certificate translated into Spanish for foreign authority. Your team handled both translation and notarisation neatly. Document looked clear and official. Embassy had no issue."
Reliable Service For PR Couple
"During my spouse PR application, ICA asked for my past divorce record in English. It was in Japanese. Team delivered accurate translation quickly. All court information was clear. Application moved..."
Other Papers You May Need After a Divorce
Divorce papers rarely go in alone. We run the set as one job, so every name is spelt the same way.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Divorce Certificate Translation
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA accept a certified translation of my divorce certificate, or must it be notarised?
For a PR, citizenship or LTVP file, a certified translation alone is not enough. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised or attested by the embassy. ICA does not endorse any translation company. We prepare the notarised version, with the SAL fee included.
How much does divorce certificate translation cost in Singapore?
Certified translation starts at S$40 a page. The ICA version with notary and SAL starts at S$202.20 for a 1-page certificate, and each extra page adds S$40, so a 5-page decree is from S$362.20. A court affidavit adds a fixed fee. Same-day translation adds S$20 a page. You get an itemised price within the hour.
Do I need SAL, or a translator's affidavit?
It depends on the office. For ICA, the notary's signature is authenticated by SAL with an apostille, and we include the S$87.20 fee. For the Family Justice Courts, you need a translator's affidavit instead, sworn before a commissioner for oaths. For ROM, a certified translation is enough. Tell us the office and we will confirm the route.
My ICA or ROM date is in a few days. Can you still help?
The translation can be ready the same day if you send a short document before 11am on a weekday. The notary, SAL and affidavit steps depend on diaries and usually add a few working days. A certified translation for ROM is the fastest route. Message us on WhatsApp today and we will tell you honestly whether your date is possible.
Do I get a paper copy as well as the PDF? And do you need the original?
A clear scan is enough to start, and your original stays with you. Notarised sets and affidavits are made on paper because they are signed in person. You also get a PDF of the full set to upload. Certified translations come as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. If an office asks for a certified true copy of the original, we can arrange that too.
I am marrying again at ROM. Does my foreign divorce certificate need a translation?
Only if it is not in English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil or Bahasa Indonesia. ROM accepts those four languages as they are. Any other language needs an English translation by a certified translator. ROM does not require notarisation, though it says notarising can make checking easier. ROM also wants the final divorce papers, not an interim order.
My divorce decree has an apostille. Does it still need translating?
Yes. The apostille only proves that the signature or seal on the decree is genuine. It does not translate the decree. ICA and the courts still need the decree in English. The apostille's printed headings are standard, but its filled-in parts are in the issuing language, so we translate the apostille page too.
Do I need to translate every page of a long judgment or the divorce agreement?
Usually, yes, for ICA and the courts, because they want the full document, including custody and property terms. Some offices accept only the certificate or the final page. Send us the whole file and tell us the office. We will tell you which pages are needed before you pay, so you do not pay for pages nobody will read.
I divorced in Japan by mutual consent. What do I translate?
A divorce by mutual consent (kyogi rikon) is recorded in your family register (戸籍謄本), not in a separate certificate. We translate the register in full, including the marriage, the divorce date, your children and the custody entry. For a PR file, ICA needs this translation notarised. If ICA wants a recent copy, order a fresh one from your city office in Japan first.
Can you translate my Singapore divorce papers for use abroad?
Yes. Singapore divorce papers are in English, so we translate them into the language the other country wants. The notary signs the translation and SAL adds the apostille. Apostille countries accept this directly. Countries outside the Convention, such as the UAE and Qatar, also need their embassy's stamp, which we arrange.
Get Your Divorce Certificate Translation Done the Right Way
Send us a scan of your divorce papers and tell us which office they are for. You get a fixed, itemised price within an hour and an honest answer on which route you need.