Singapore Apostille Services
Apostille for U.S. Documents Used in Singapore
A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services Inc. assists with obtaining apostilles for U.S. documents intended for use in Singapore.
Singapore is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, effective September 16, 2021. Eligible U.S. documents bearing the appropriate apostille can be presented in Singapore without additional legalization by the Singapore Embassy.
Looking to authenticate or apostille documents for use in Singapore?
Our team provides fast and reliable Singapore Embassy apostille services in Washington, D.C., handling every step of the process — from notarization and state certification to U.S. Department of State and Singapore Embassy authentication.
📍 Offices in Reston, VA and Washington, DC
📞 Toll-Free: 1-877-721-7678 | ✉️ Email: info@visadc.com
– A Completed Authentication Request Form (PDF).
How the Process Works
The required process depends on where your document was issued or notarized:
| Document type | Apostille authority |
|---|---|
| State and local certificates and court records | The designated authority in the issuing state |
| Washington, DC documents | The appropriate District of Columbia authority |
| Notarized documents | The designated authority in the jurisdiction where the notarization took place |
| Eligible federal documents | U.S. Department of State |
State-issued documents generally do not require U.S. Department of State authentication after receiving the appropriate state apostille for Singapore.
State and Local Documents
Common examples include:
- Birth, marriage, and death certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Certified court judgments and probate records
- State-issued business records
These documents generally require an original certified copy issued by the appropriate government office or court. A plain photocopy is generally insufficient.
Requirements vary by state and document type. Please email a clear copy for review before mailing your originals.
Federal Documents
Common examples include:
- FBI Identity History Summaries
- Eligible federal court records
- Certain documents issued by U.S. federal agencies
Eligible federal documents require an apostille from the U.S. Department of State. Document preparation and certification requirements depend on the issuing agency.
For an FBI background check apostille, contact us for submission instructions. Other federal documents should be reviewed before submission.
Notarized Personal, Educational, and Business Documents
Documents that may require notarization before an apostille include:
- Affidavits and single-status statements
- Powers of attorney
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Agreements and corporate resolutions
- Income verification letters
- Certain passport-copy certifications
Notarization must meet the requirements of the relevant jurisdiction. Some states also require county-level certification before issuing an apostille.
Government-issued certificates and federal records should be reviewed before any notarization is added.
Translation Requirements
If your document is not in English, confirm the translation requirements with the organization receiving it in Singapore. Translation certification, notarization, and apostille requirements may differ depending on the document and its intended use.
Please email a copy so we can review the requested service.
Fees and Processing Time
The total cost depends on the document type, issuing jurisdiction, number of documents, and any notarization, certification, translation, or shipping required.
- VisaDC service fee: $108 or $115 per document, depending on the service required
- Government fees: Additional; vary by issuing authority
- U.S. Department of State fee: $20 per document when a federal apostille is required
- Notarization and other preparation: Additional, when applicable
- Return shipping: Quoted separately
Singapore Embassy legalization is not required for eligible U.S. documents with the appropriate apostille. There is no embassy processing stage for these documents.
Processing times vary by issuing authority. We will confirm the estimated turnaround time and total cost after reviewing your documents.
How to Get Started
- Email a clear copy of your document to info@visadc.com.
- Confirm that the document will be used in Singapore, and provide your deadline and return-shipping destination.
- We will review the document and confirm the requirements, fees, and estimated processing time.
- Complete our Service Order Form and send it with the required documents after receiving our instructions.
Mailing Address
A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services Inc.
1875 Campus Commons Dr., Suite 210
Reston, VA 20191
Questions?
Call 703-435-1422 or 1-877-721-7678
Email: info@visadc.com
Apostilles certify the origin of a public document. The receiving organization in Singapore determines whether the document meets its requirements.