Marriage Certificate Translation Services in Singapore
Need marriage certificate translation in Singapore? ICA needs every document that is not in English to come with an official translation. For an LTVP, PR or citizenship file, ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised. A company stamp alone is not enough for ICA. MOM is different. For a Dependant's Pass, MOM accepts a certified English translation from a translation service provider. We tell you which one you need, then handle the translation, the Notary Public and the SAL step for you.
Quick answer: A certified marriage certificate translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$202.20 for a 1-page certificate and usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Booklet certificates are priced only on the pages with writing. Need the translation fast? Send it before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation of a short document. The notary and SAL steps then add a few working days.
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Certified, Notarised or Apostilled: Which Marriage Certificate 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. Applying for a Dependant's Pass with MOM? Card 1 is enough.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our professional translator, with a signed and dated statement of accuracy, name and contact details.
- Used for: MOM Dependant's Pass files, ROM and ROMM, banks, insurers and employers.
- 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 LTVP and LTVP+ for a foreign spouse, PR and citizenship files.
- Extra step: A Singapore notary's signature must be authenticated by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL). 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 notarial certificate + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going Abroad: Apostille or Embassy Legalisation
- Who signs it: Our translator, a Notary Public, then SAL's apostille.
- Used for: A Singapore marriage certificate leaving Singapore, for a spouse visa, a home-country registry or a property matter.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: Included with notarisation · embassy legalisation quoted on request.
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 document translation page explains each route for LTVP, PR and citizenship files.
We Translate Marriage Certificates From 200+ Languages
We translate every part of the certificate, including seals, registration numbers, handwritten entries and notes on the back. Chinese, Malay, Japanese, French and Arabic are the languages we see most for marriage files.
Also: Chinese, Malay, Japanese, French, Arabic
Rare languages cost more, so tell us the language and we will quote it straight away.
Using Your Singapore Marriage Certificate Abroad
Singapore marriage certificates are issued in English, so no office here will ask you to translate one. The day it leaves Singapore is different. The other country may want it in its own language, signed by a notary and apostilled.
Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam)
We translate it into Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Bahasa Indonesia or Vietnamese. The notary signs it and SAL adds the apostille, which these countries accept. Vietnam has accepted the apostille since 11 September 2026.
Europe (Spain, France, Germany and Others)
The apostille removes embassy legalisation. Some offices still want a translation made by their own sworn translator, so we check with the embassy before you pay.
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.
Malaysia and Taiwan
Neither is in the Apostille Convention. Ask the Malaysian High Commission or the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore what they need, and we will prepare the set to match.
Sworn Translation
Singapore has no state-appointed sworn translators. When an 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 Marriage Certificate Translated in 4 Steps
Four simple steps, from your scan to a set that is ready to upload.
Send a clear scan
Photograph every page with writing, including the back and any stamps. Add the passport pages of both spouses so we can match the names.
Get a fixed price within an hour
We tell you which route your office needs (certified or notarised) and give you an itemised price. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
We translate and check
A professional translator translates the full certificate. A second linguist checks every name, date and seal against the original and your passports.
Notary and SAL 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 to ICA, plus the signed paper set. Certified translations come as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Couples Trust Us With Their Marriage Certificate
What you get with every marriage certificate we translate.
Real Human Translators
Every certificate is translated by a professional translator and checked by a second linguist. We do not upload your papers to public AI tools.
Names Matched to Passports
Many certificates spell a name differently from the passport. We follow the original and add a translator's note so ICA can see both spellings belong to one person.
Notary Step Handled Here
We work with a partner Notary Public in Singapore and send the paper on to SAL after that. 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. If your date is too close, we tell you before you pay.
A Real Job: Chinese Marriage Certificate From Fujian Translated and Notarised for an ICA LTVP File
A couple came to us with ten days left before their ICA LTVP upload. Their bundle had three papers: the wife's Chinese marriage certificate from Fujian, her 2016 divorce order from an earlier marriage, and one more supporting paper. ICA needs to see that an earlier marriage legally ended, so the divorce order had to be in English too.
Marriage Certificate Translation
Original
Chinese marriage certificate from Fujian, with a 2016 divorce order and one more supporting paper.
What the client needed
Couple filing an ICA LTVP
- The wife's surname was written two ways across the papers.
- ICA needs to see that an earlier marriage legally ended, so the divorce order had to be in English too.
What we did
Three papers, one notary visit
- We read all three papers before starting.
- We kept each surname spelling exactly as printed and added a translator's note linking both to her passport.
- Every seal and entry number was translated.
- All three translations were ready within 36 hours.
- A Notary Public signed the bundle in one visit, and SAL authenticated it.
How Much Does Marriage Certificate Translation Cost in Singapore?
Prices start from the figures below and depend on the number of pages with writing, 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 2-page Chinese booklet for ICA LTVP is from S$242.20
- PDF for the ICA upload plus the signed paper set
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- For MOM Dependant's Pass, ROM, banks and employers
- Booklets: you pay only for pages with writing
- Signed PDF, paper copy on request
Urgent
Same day*Extra charge
- *Same-day translation if sent before 11am on a weekday (short documents)
- The notary and SAL steps still take a few working days.
Rare languages cost more. Tell us the language and we will quote it straight away.
What Clients Say About Our Marriage Certificate Translation
Here is what clients said after we translated their marriage certificates.
Real Client Experiences
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PR Application Finally Approved
"After my first ICA submission got rejected because of wrong translation, I was very stressed. This time I chose this team for my marriage certificate translation. They checked every detail..."
Same-Day Help Saved My Visa
"Needed urgent translation for my spouse visa under ICA. My marriage certificate was in Thai. I contacted them in the morning. They replied fast and explained the process clearly. I..."
Clear Guidance From Start
"During my LTVP application, ICA asked for proper English translation of my ROM certificate. I was confused about the format. Their team explained step by step. No complicated words. Price..."
Accepted By Embassy Without Issue
"We needed our Singapore marriage certificate translated into Japanese for embassy submission. They handled everything properly and also arranged notarisation. The document looked neat and professional. Embassy accepted it without..."
ROM Translation Done Properly
"Our ROM certificate was in Mandarin and required English translation for PR. I wanted something accurate because ICA checks strictly. They delivered a clean certified copy. No errors."
Affordable And Reliable Option
"I compared few services in Singapore before choosing them. Price was reasonable. Needed translation for family sponsorship case. My marriage certificate was in Vietnamese. They sent draft for checking first...."
Stress-Free Online Submission
"Applying for PR and had to upload translated marriage certificate on ICA portal. I was nervous about rejection. They made sure wording was accurate and easy to read. Got the..."
Professional Help For Spain Embassy
"For Spain embassy request, we needed our Singapore marriage certificate translated into Spanish with notarisation. They handled both translation and notarisation properly. Embassy accepted it directly. Saved us a lot..."
Quick Support During Tight Timeline
"ICA gave short deadline to submit English translation of my Indonesian marriage certificate. I contacted them urgently. They responded within minutes. Received certified document next day. Managed to submit before..."
Helped With PR For My Wife
"When applying PR for my wife, ICA required proper translation of our Thai marriage certificate. I wanted zero mistakes. Their team double checked dates and names carefully. Final document looked..."
Other Papers You May Need for a Marriage File
A marriage certificate rarely goes 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 Marriage Certificate Translation
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA accept a certified translation of my marriage certificate, or must it be notarised?
For an LTVP, PR or citizenship 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. A translation notarised in the country that issued your certificate is also accepted. ICA does not endorse any translation company. We prepare the notarised version, with the SAL fee included.
How much does marriage 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. Same-day translation adds S$20 a page. For booklets, you pay only for pages with writing. Send us the scan and you get a firm, itemised price within the hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille for ICA?
You do not need a separate step. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it, and since 16 September 2021 it does this with an apostille. We arrange this, and the S$87.20 fee is included. Embassy legalisation is only needed for some countries abroad, such as the UAE and Qatar.
My ICA appointment is in a few days. Can you still help?
The translation can be ready the same day if you send it before 11am on a weekday. The notary and SAL steps depend on their diaries and usually add a few working days. 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 are made on paper because the notary signs a physical page. You also get a PDF of the full set to upload to ICA. Certified translations come as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. If ICA asks for a certified true copy of the original, we can arrange that too.
Does MOM need a notarised marriage certificate for a Dependant's Pass?
No. MOM asks you to upload the original certificate and its English translation as one file, and says a translation service provider can do the translation. A certified translation from S$40 a page is enough. If the same certificate will later go to ICA for PR or an LTVP, ask for the notarised version now so you only pay once.
My Malaysian marriage certificate is bilingual. Do I still need a translation?
Often, yes. Many bilingual certificates have entries, stamps or notes in Malay only. ICA needs official translations of documents not in English, so we translate the full certificate, including the handwritten and stamped parts. Send us a photo first. If every entry is already in English, we will tell you so.
Do I need to translate my Singapore ROM marriage certificate?
Not for use in Singapore. ROM issues its certificates in English. You need a translation only when the certificate goes abroad, for example for a spouse visa, a home-country registry or a property matter. We translate it, the notary signs it and SAL adds the apostille. Countries outside the Apostille Convention also need their embassy's stamp.
Do I need my earlier divorce or death certificate translated too?
Usually, yes. If either of you was married before, ICA and ROM want to see that the earlier marriage legally ended. That means the divorce order or the late spouse's death certificate. If it is not in English, it needs the same kind of translation as your marriage certificate. Send all the papers together for one bundled quote.
Can I translate my marriage certificate myself or use Google Translate?
No. ICA accepts only embassy or notary translations, or a private translation that is notarised or embassy-attested. A translation you or your spouse made, or a machine translation, will be queried or rejected. MOM also expects a translation from a translation service provider, not from the applicant.
Get Your Marriage Certificate Translation Done the Right Way
Send us a photo of your certificate and tell us which office it is for. You get a fixed, itemised price within an hour and an honest answer on which route you need.