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Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths

We provide fast and reliable notary public and commissioner for oaths services in Singapore for certifying, witnessing, and authenticating documents for both local and international use.

Notarial Services

Our Notarial Services

Hoh Law Corporation provides the following notarisation services at our Adelphi and Jurong branch offices

  1. Administer oath or affirmation in connection with any affidavit or statutory declaration which is executed for the purpose of being used in any jurisdiction outside Singapore;
  2. Witnessing and attesting due execution of documents for use outside Singapore
  3. Certifying the identity of parties and providing certificates of true likeness in relation to identification documents; and
  4. Certifying documents as Originals or True Copies.

We offer same day collection of notarised documents at our Adelphi branch and next day collection for documents received before 11am at our Jurong branch (including SAL authentication).

Note: Notarisation service at our Paya Lebar branch is subject to availability. It is advisable to contact us at
6553 4800 prior to your attendance at the above branch offices to receive a quotation on the fees payable as well as information on the necessary documents to prepare.

Notary Public Fees

Notarial fees in Singapore are prescribed by the Notaries Public Rules and we are obliged to comply with the same. Here are the prescribed rates (exclusive of GST):

Witnessing execution by one person on each document

$40.00 + GST

Witnessing execution by Company (inclusive of Notarial Certificate)

$150.00 + GST

Witnessing same document to be executed by second person

Additional $20.00 + GST

Witnessing same document to be executed by each additional person

Additional $10.00 + GST

For each exhibit marked on or attached to such Statutory Declaration,
Affidavit or Document

$10.00 + GST

Certifying as true copy for each document

$5.00 + GST

Each Notarial Certificate (compulsory for all notarisation services)

$75.00 + GST

SAL Authentication Fee per Notarial Certificate (compulsory for all
notarisation services)

$80.00 + GST

At Hoh Law Corporation, we provide fast and convenient Notary Services at prescribed rates with no additional service fees for compulsory authentication at SAL.

Who Is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public is an appointed official who notarises or authenticates documents for use out of jurisdiction. Notarised documents are typically used to conduct business overseas, or for applications to overseas organisations.

Once the documents are verified by the Notary Public in Singapore, it is compulsory for the Notary Public to issue a Notarial Certificate, which serves as a certification to the overseas organisation(s) receiving the said documents that they have been properly authenticated and verified. The Notarial Certificate contains a QR Code which allows the receiving organisation to verify the appointment of the Notary Public and authenticity of the notarial act performed by the Notary Public.

The role of a Notary Public includes:

  • Administering oaths and affirmations,
  • witnessing the execution (i.e. signing) of documents,
  • certifying true copies of documents, and
  • verifying of identities, among others.

The Notarial Process

  1. Identity verification and understanding of documents
    Before notarising a document, the Notary Public verifies the identities of all signing parties and ensures that the signing parties are aware of the contents of the document and sign the document voluntarily.
  2. Witnessing of signatures
    After identity verification and confirmation of understanding, the Notary Public witnesses the signing of the document.
  3. Certification of true copies
    For the certification of true copies, the Notary Public compares the original document with the copy to confirm that both are identical before certifying the copy.
  4. Notarial certificate and seal
    In Singapore, it is compulsory for notarised documents to include a notarial certificate. This certificate bears the signature and stamp of the Notary Public, along with a Notarial Seal.
  5. Post-notarisation authentication and legalisation
    After notarisation, it is compulsory for all notarised documents to be submitted to the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) for further authentication and issuance of an Apostille Certificate.
  6. Embassy or consular verification (if applicable)
    Certain documents may also require verification by the relevant Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission.

How Long Does Notarisation Take?

Notarisation at our Adelphi Office is typically completed within the same day but may take longer due to:

  • Document complexity
  • Number of documents
  • Whether additional verification is required

Who is a Commissioner for Oaths?

A Commissioner for Oaths is an official appointed by the Singapore Academy of Law to administer oaths for use locally. Documents like Statutory Declarations and Affidavits to be submitted to Singapore Courts would have to be signed in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths.

At Hoh Law Corporation, Commissioner for Oaths are available at our branch offices in Adelphi, Ang Mo Kio, Jurong, and Paya Lebar. See office addresses and opening hours here.

What Should I Bring for a Notary Appointment?

To ensure a smooth notarisation process, please bring along:

  • Original documents to be notarised
  • Original valid photo identification (e.g. passport or NRIC)
  • Any supporting documents relevant to the transaction
  • Clear instructions from the overseas authority, if available

Do not sign the document in advance unless specifically instructed to do so.

Send Us An Enquiry

Thank you for choosing Hoh Law Corporation. For any general enquiries, please fill in the following contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you may reach us at 6553 4800.