Document Authentication Services Singapore For Easy Global Use

Your original documents are treated like the most important papers in the world — because for you, they are. We use a tracked custody system inside our office. Every document is logged when it comes in and logged again when it goes out. Originals are stored securely at each stage. We have never lost a client document in over 20 years. If you have a particularly valuable document, tell us upfront and we will discuss a specific safe custody arrangement with you.

The SAL Apostille itself does not carry an expiry date. However, the foreign government or institution receiving your document may have their own rules. For example, some countries ask that the Apostille was issued within the last 3 to 6 months. Others accept it for years. Before you travel or submit, check the specific rules of the country or institution you are dealing with. We can advise you on this for free before you commission the work.

Yes, we do full end-to-end embassy legalisation. We do not just stop at the SAL Apostille. For non-Hague countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, China, and others, we handle the full route — Notary Public, then SAL, then submission to the relevant embassy in Singapore. You hand us the document and we return it fully legalised and ready to use. No separate trips. No queuing at embassies yourself.

Only the staff directly handling your file can see it. We do not share your documents with anyone else. Digital copies are stored in a secure, access-controlled system and deleted once your work is complete. If your documents contain company secrets or highly sensitive personal data, we can sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before we start. Just ask us and we will arrange it.

No calling needed. We send you a WhatsApp or email update at every stage of the process. When the Notary appointment is confirmed, we tell you. When the Notary is done, we tell you. When SAL receives the document, we tell you. When the Embassy stamps it, we tell you. When it is ready for pickup or delivery, we tell you. You always know exactly where your document is without having to ask.

It depends on the document and where it is going. Some authorities accept certified copies made from digital PDFs. Others only accept the original un-laminated paper. For laminated documents, the Notary may be able to work with it as is, or you may need to get a certified copy first from the issuing authority. Send us a photo of your document and tell us where it is going. We will tell you exactly what is possible.

No. We give you a full cost breakdown before you confirm — official government fees, SAL fees, any embassy fees, and our service charge. All of it is listed. Once you confirm, that is the final number. No courier fee surprises. No urgent processing extras added in the middle. If anything changes in the scope of work, we tell you before doing it and let you decide.

The Apostille itself is a technical certificate that is internationally recognised and does not need translation. However, the main document it is attached to — like your birth certificate or court order — may still need to be translated into the local language of the destination country. Germany needs a German translation. Japan needs a Japanese translation. We provide certified document translation in over 200 languages, so we can handle both the authentication and the translation for you in one place.

Government and official authentication fees are set by SAL and the relevant embassies — those are fixed and must be paid every time regardless of who does the work. However, our service charge for repeat clients and returning orders is discussed favourably. Contact us with your previous job details and we will find the fastest and most cost-effective way to get your next authenticated copy done.