Translation plus notary, one order
Notarized Translation Singapore
Need a notarized translation in Singapore that offices will trust on sight? It is the answer for ICA and many other offices. Our translator writes the English, and a Singapore notary public checks and seals it.
Names and dates matter most. Whether we translate and notarize a birth certificate or a degree, you check the English draft first. Changes after the stamp are slow, so we fix details early.
- Translation and notary in one order
- Fixed quote before any work
- PDF for upload, hard copy if needed
- Native Translator On Each FileHuman work, never machine output
- Suntec Tower One OfficeDrop by after booking a time
- Express For Single PagesSame-day help for many short papers
- Passport Spelling FollowedNames match your travel document exactly
Your Notary Public Translation Pack, Page By Page
A notarised translation carries a legal seal. The notary is a senior lawyer appointed under Singapore law. The notary does not translate. This notary service confirms who stands behind the words, so offices can trust it.
Here is the order of work. Our translator writes the English version and signs a declaration that it is true and complete. The notary public then adds a seal and signature. Since 2019, the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) also authenticates every notarised document, and that step is included in our notarisation price.
Some offices say "sworn" instead of "notarised". No Singapore authority keeps a sworn translator register. Here, a sworn translation simply means the translator's declaration is signed before a notary public. Our sworn translation in Singapore follow that same route.
Your Notarised Set
- A copy of your original document
- The full English translation
- The translator's signed declaration
- The notary public's seal and signature
- SAL authentication of the notary's signature
Offices In Singapore That Ask For A Notarised Translation
Notarisation in Singapore is not asked for by every office. Use this list to check your case. If your office appears here, plan for a notarised document. If not, a plain translation may cost you less.
Check my documentsICA PR And Citizenship Forms
ICA needs English for papers in other languages. A private translation counts once a notary public notarises it, or the embassy attests it.
MOM And Work Passes
MOM accepts translations from a translation service provider, so a notary seal is usually not needed. Add it only if your employer or the MOM officer asks.
Schools And Banks
Some schools and banks ask for notarised English papers. Others accept a plain translation. Read their form first, because the notary step adds cost.
Papers Going Overseas
A notarised translation is often the first step. The SAL authentication that comes with it also works as the apostille for Apostille countries abroad.
Originals You Must Keep
Want to keep your original at home? Ask for true copy certification. The notary sees the original once and signs the copy.
Traffic Police Licence Conversion
For licence conversion, Traffic Police asks for a Singapore registered translation company or the embassy. A notary seal is usually extra cost you can skip.
Notarised Translation From Chinese, Malay, Arabic And More Languages
Every week a notary public seals our English versions of papers written in dozens of scripts. Notarised translation requests come most often in the eight languages below, each with its own typical certificates and records.
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Chinese
Notarial certificates (公证书), household registers, degree certificates and no-criminal-record letters from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
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Malay
Malaysian birth and marriage certificates, Syariah court divorce orders and Borang K, often needed with a notary seal for ICA
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Tamil
Indian and Sri Lankan birth extracts, marriage registrations and school certificates where Tamil text sits beside English
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Indonesian
Akta kelahiran, akta cerai divorce deeds, Kartu Keluarga and notary deeds (akta notaris) used in property or company matters
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Vietnamese
Vietnamese birth and marriage extracts, judicial record certificates and university degrees needing a Singapore notary seal
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Thai
Thai house registration books, name change certificates, marriage certificates and letters from district offices (amphoe)
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Japanese
Koseki tohon family registers, juminhyo residence records and Japanese company documents going to Singapore offices
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Arabic
Marriage contracts, birth certificates and degree certificates from Middle Eastern countries, often stamped by a ministry first
Native translators also cover 100+ further languages for notarised work, and a phone photo is all we need to start your quote.
Translate And Notarize A Document In Singapore In Five Steps
Our notary public translation service in Singapore runs in a fixed order. Each step has one job. You act only twice: send the file, then check the draft. We handle the notary visit for you.
Need it faster? Ask for same-day express on WhatsApp.
- Day 1, morning
Send A Clear Photo For Notarised Translation
WhatsApp a clear photo or scan of every page. Tell us who will receive it: ICA, MOM, a school or an office abroad. That decides the steps.
- Day 1, within hours
Get A Fixed Notarised Translation Quote
You get one price with each part shown: translation per page, notarisation with SAL per document, and any extras. Nothing starts until you agree.
- Day 1 or 2
Check The English Draft Before The Notary
We send the draft. Check names, dates and ID numbers against your passport. For a birth certificate translation in Singapore, check both parents' names too.
- Day 2
Get The Translator's Declaration Signed
Once you approve the draft, the translator signs a declaration that the English is true and complete. You do not need to attend.
- Day 2, afternoon
Have The Notary Seal And SAL Added
The notary public adds a seal and signature, and SAL then authenticates it. We email the notarised PDF for online upload. Want paper copies? Collect them at our Suntec office or pay for courier from S$15.
Plain Or Notarised Translation Routes Compared Side By Side
The lightest route your office accepts is usually best. As a translation service provider in Singapore, we often see people pay notary fees in Singapore for papers that never needed a seal. This table shows what each route is for.
| Route | Who adds it | Best for |
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| Plain certified translation | Our translator and company stamp | Traffic Police, MOM, many banks and schools |
| Notarised translation | A Singapore notary public, then SAL authentication | ICA and many Singapore offices |
| Notarised translation for use abroad | Notary, then SAL, which also adds the apostille | Papers used in Apostille countries |
| Embassy translation | The embassy of the issuing country | People who prefer the embassy route for ICA |
| Certified true copy | A notary who sees your original, then SAL | Offices that want a trusted copy, not a translation |
For papers going abroad, see how our SAL apostille step works for each country.
Notarised Translation Cost And What Changes It
Notarisation including SAL authentication starts from S$162.20 per document, and translation is added per page. For the full full translation price list of common papers, check our price list. Your fixed quote comes first.
What decides your final price
Number Of Pages
Translation is charged per page. A one-page certificate costs less than a ten-page court order or a thick school record.
Number Of Documents
Each document carries its own notary and SAL fee, from S$162.20 together. Three separate certificates mean three fees, even if each is short.
Source Language
Common languages like Chinese or Malay usually cost less. Rare languages or old handwriting take a skilled translator longer.
SAL Authentication
Every notarised document needs it, at S$87.20, and it is already inside our S$162.20 starting price. For papers going abroad, it also serves as the apostille.
Express Speed
Short on time? Express costs 50% more and moves your file to the front of the queue.
Hard Copies And Courier
The PDF is included. Courier for paper copies starts from S$15. Or collect them at our Suntec office.
quote
Starting from
S$162.20
per document
Notarisation + SAL authenticationfrom S$162.20 / document
Certified true copy (notary + SAL)from S$172.20 / document
Express same day+50%
Courier hard copyfrom S$15
Starting prices. Your exact price comes in one fixed quote before you pay.
Get my exact priceIncluded In Every Notarised Translation Order
Notarised orders include a fixed quote with the SAL fee shown, plus a native translator. Names are checked against your passport, and queried wording is fixed free. Ask on WhatsApp for a sample set with personal details hidden.
See a sample translation first
Want to check our work before you order? Ask us on WhatsApp for a past translation of the same kind of document, with all personal details removed.
What every order includes
- A draft for you to check
- Names matched to your passport
- Free fix if ICA asks for a change
- Notarised PDF for upload
Frequently Asked Questions
01What is the cheapest way to get a notarised translation?
First, ask the office if it truly needs a notary seal. If it does not, a plain translation costs less. If it does, one combined order saves you hiring two firms. Your quote shows each part separately.
02Do I need to meet the notary public myself?
No. The notary checks the translator's declaration, not you. You only come in person for a certified true copy, or when you must sign a paper yourself.
03Is a phone photo good enough, or do you need my original?
A clear photo or scan works for a notarised translation. Make sure all corners, stamps and signatures are visible. Your original can stay safely at home.
04Will ICA accept your notarised translation?
ICA accepts a private translation once a notary public has notarised it, and that is the route we follow. Still, no company can promise approval. ICA reviews your whole application, not only the translation.
05My name is spelt differently in my passport. Which spelling do you use?
Tell us before we start. We normally follow your passport spelling and can note the other form where it helps. Fixing this at draft stage costs nothing and avoids a new stamp.
06Can I use this notarised translation outside Singapore?
Often yes. The SAL authentication that comes with every notarised translation also works as an apostille in Apostille countries. Other countries may also want an embassy stamp, so ask the receiving office first.
07What if an office asks for changes after I submit?
If ICA, MOM or another office asks for a change to our wording, we correct it free. A fresh notary stamp may be needed afterwards. Forward us their message and we act on it quickly.
08How fast can I get a notarised translation?
Most documents are ready in 1–2 working days, notary step included. Express, at 50% extra, can finish many single-page papers the same day. Your quote states the exact timing.
09Is a notarized translation the same as a certified translation?
Not quite. A certified translation carries the translator's or company's signed statement that it is accurate. A notarized translation goes one step further: a notary public checks the translator's declaration and adds a seal. Offices like ICA usually want the notarised version.
10Can a notary public translate my documents?
A few notaries read other languages, but most do not translate. The usual route is that a professional translator prepares the English and a notary public notarises it. ICA accepts both a translation by a notary public and a private translation notarised by one.
11Does a notarized translation expire?
The notary seal itself has no expiry date. Some offices, though, only accept papers issued or translated within a recent period, such as the last three or six months. If your original is reissued, the translation must be redone to match it.
Order Your Notarised Translation Today With A Fixed Quote
Name the office that will receive your document, and send a photo on WhatsApp. We reply with a fixed quote and the fastest route, so you only pay for steps you need.