# FAQs: Attesting Singapore Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Singapore and to legalize Singapore documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Singapore](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Singapore-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Singapore Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Singapore-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Singapore documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Singapore acceded to the Apostille Convention in 2021. Singapore documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country. When Singapore documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Qatar - Thailand - Taiwan - Vietnam they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country. For further information see: [Singapore Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Singapore-Legalization-Services) For further information about Apostille certification in Singapore, see: [Singapore Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Singapore-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in Singapore for use abroad? Singapore Apostilles can be obtained for public and notarized documents including: - Singapore birth, death and marriage certificates (including digital extracts) - Muslim marriage certificates - Criminal Certificates of Clearance (CoC) issued by the Singapore Police Force - Divorce Certificates - University diplomas - Certificates of Origin, GMP certificates and other export documents certified by a Singapore Chamber of Commerce - Certificates of Good Standing, Certified Company Extracts, Business Profiles and other documents certified by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority - Other documents certified by a Singapore notary, including powers of attorney and company documents. - To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Singapore, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) and Isarey’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about Isarey's Singapore apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Singapore documents, see: [Singapore Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Singapore-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Singapore? Apostille Stamps in Singapore are normally obtained from the Singapore Academy of Law in **1-2 business days** (SINGAPORE: Apostille stamps from the Singapore Academy of Law are normally obtained in 1-2 business days. NOTE: All processing times are estimated. Actual processing time is dependant on the authentication authority and is subject to change without prior notice.) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Singapore Attestation and Apostille Services? You can see reviews from past clients who have used Isarey's attestation and apostille services: - [ISAREY reviews on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/isarey-document-attestation.com) - [ISAREY reviews on Google](https://goo.gl/maps/cuvbEYN25Xg5b8jg7) ### How can I verify a Singapore Apostille Stamp? Singapore Apostille Stamps can be verified online: [Verify a Singapore Apostille](https://legalisation.sal.sg/AuthenticationCert/Search) ### What is a Singapore Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Singapore Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Singapore and confirms the capacity of that official. Singapore Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Singapore document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Singapore (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) For more information on Apostilles, see: [The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)](https://assets.hcch.net/upload/abc12e.pdf) ### What is document legalization in Singapore? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Singapore document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Singapore birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Singapore certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Singapore and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Singapore is a member of the Apostille Convention, Singapore documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) - If a Singapore document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Singapore authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Singapore or non-resident embassy accredited to Singapore). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Singapore? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Singapore including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do Singapore Apostilles and legalizations look like? Singapore Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Singapore documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Singapore Certificate of Clearance with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Singapore-Certificate-Clearance-Apostille) - [Singapore Certificate of Marriage with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Singapore-Marriage-Certificate-Apostille) - [Singapore Certificate of Incorporation attested by UAE Embassy](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Singapore-Certificate-Incorporation-attested-UAE-Embassy) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain a copy of a Singapore birth, marriage or death certificate? Certified digital extracts of Singapore birth and death certificates are available online from the [Immigration & Checkpoints Authority](https://www.ica.gov.sg/documents/) Extracts are issued in digital format only. Birth extracts are restricted to the certificate holder or parent. Death extracts are restricted to close relatives of the deceased person. - [Apply for a Singapore Birth Extract](https://www.ica.gov.sg/documents/birth/apply_extract) - [Apply for a Singapore Death Extract](https://www.ica.gov.sg/documents/death/apply_extract) - Official duplicate copies of Singapore Marriage Certificates (Civil and Muslim marriages) are available online from the Marriage Registry - [Apply for a Civil Marriage Certificate](https://www.marriage.gov.sg/civil/marriage-records/duplicate-of-marriage-certificate) - [Apply for a Muslim Marriage Certificate](https://www.marriage.gov.sg/muslim/marriage-records/duplicate-of-marriage-certificate) ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Singapore birth, death or marriage certificate? Singapore birth and death certificates (paper certificates and digital extracts) issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, as well as civil and Muslim marriage certificates issued by the Marriage Registry, can be authenticated in Singapore with an Apostille Stamp issued by the Singapore Academy of Law. ### I need an apostille for my Singapore birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate? To obtain an Apostille Stamp for a Singapore birth, death or marriage certificate, an original paper certificate is required or a digital extract issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority or Marriage Registry. ## Corporate documents ### How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in Singapore? Certificates of Good Standing and Corporate Compliance and Financial Profiles (CCFP) for Singapore companies can be obtained from the [Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority](https://www.acra.gov.sg/how-to-guides/buying-information) (ACRA). - A Certificate of Good Standing certifies the live status of a company registered in Singapore [Certificate of Good Standing (PDF - Sample)](https://www.acra.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/how-to-guides/buying-information/1-certificateofgoodstanding.pdf?sfvrsn=46dc9618_2) - A Corporate Compliance and Financial Profile (CCFP) is a PDF report that provides an overview of the entity’s compliance record (whether the entity makes prompt disclosures, adheres to statutory requirements) and financial health. [Corporate Compliance and Financial Profile (PDF -Sample)](https://www.acra.gov.sg/docs/default-source/htg---buying-information/ccfp.pdf) ### How can I obtain a Certificate of Incorporation for a company in Singapore? A Certificate Confirming Registration or Incorporation of an Entity in Singapore can be obtained from the [Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority](https://www.acra.gov.sg/how-to-guides/buying-information) [Company Incorporation Certificate (PDF - Sample)](https://www.acra.gov.sg/docs/default-source/bp-and-bc/business-certificate---company-v9.pdf) ### How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in Singapore? Company registration certificates certified and issued by the Singapore Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Singapore Acedmy of Law. Companjy certifictaes include: - Certificate Confirming Registration / Incorporation of an Entity (certifies that an entity is registered with ACRA in Singapore) - Certified Company Extracts (a PDF copy of forms with / without attachments filed by business entities with ACRA, such as the company constitution, financial statements, incorporation of local companies and annual returns) - Business Profile (basic entity information such as Unique Entity Number, name, business activities, date of incorporation and information of position holders or business owners or partners) - Register of Members - Register of Directors ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain an Apostille on a Singapore Certificate of Clearance? A Singapore Certificate of Clearance can be authenticated for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Singapore Academy of Law. The original paper certificate is required, issued by the [Singapore Police Force](https://eservices1.police.gov.sg/phub/eservices/landingpage/apply-pay-for-coc) ### Where can I get my fingerprints taken for a Singapore Criminal Record certificate? To have your fingerprints taken outside Singapore to apply for a Certificate of Clearance, contact a [Singapore Embassy](https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Missions/Find-A-Singapore-Overseas-Mission) or local police force. For more information on having your fingerprints taken in different countries, see: [Getting your fingerprints taken](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/United-States-attestation-FAQs#faq_171_s) ### I need an apostille for my Singapore criminal record certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate? To obtain an Apostille Stamp to authenticate a Singapore Certificate of Clearance, the original certificate is required, issued by the [Singapore Police Force](https://eservices1.police.gov.sg/phub/eservices/landingpage/apply-pay-for-coc) ### How can I obtain my Singapore Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Singapore Certificates of Clearance (criminal background checks) can be obtained from the [Singapore Police Force](https://eservices1.police.gov.sg/phub/eservices/landingpage/apply-pay-for-coc) - Singapore citizens can apply for a Police Certificate of Clearance online ([Singpass Digital ID](https://www.singpass.gov.sg/main) required). Singapore Citizens are not required to submit fingerprints. - Non-Singapore citizens may apply for a COC and complete the application online. - Singapore residents will be notified to book an appointment for the submission of fingerprints. Non-residents will be notified to mail in a set of fingerprints recorded at an authorised institution in their country of residence (e.g. at a [Singapore Embassy](https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Missions/Find-A-Singapore-Overseas-Mission) or local police station). Applicants for a Singapore CoC will also need to provide evidence that a COC is required and for what purpose (e.g. a letter from a foreign immigration authority or embassy). Non-Singapore Citizens applicants are no longer required to submit an Appeal to Apply for a COC. Certificates will be sent by mail to the address indicated in the application.