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Apostille Convention Member (effective 2021-09-16)
Singapore Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Singapore?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, the translation, notarization, and apostille process, and official Singaporean agency information.
3-second summary — Convention took effect in September 2021 (a relatively recent accession) → can be submitted with an apostille alone (no consular authentication required). Private documents must be notarized first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2021-01-18 · entry into force 2021-09-16 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Singapore?
Click a document to see its issuing agency, whether it can be issued online, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family / Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing agency — Korean courts (city/district/town/township office handling family relation registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)
Education / Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report
Issuing agency — School attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)
Corporate / Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Confirmed in numerous actual cases of Singapore incorporation and bank account opening procedures.
Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of review and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Singapore
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Singapore? The general flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Singapore
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative examples for reference only, not a definitive list.
Study Abroad
A degree certificate and academic transcript are confirmed in numerous actual cases.
Employment
A criminal record report and degree certificate are confirmed in numerous actual cases.
Incorporation
A certified copy of the corporate register and business registration certificate are confirmed in numerous actual cases.
International Marriage
A marriage relation certificate and certificate of family relations may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.
Bringing Documents from Singapore to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Singapore to Korea, it must go through the Singaporean issuing agency.
Singapore Academy of Law (SAL)
Singapore uses a single-agency system, with the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) handling all apostille issuance.
E-Apostille
Since 2025, Singapore has offered an online e-Apostille service (legalisation.sal.sg), starting with corporate documents. Some receiving agencies may still require a printed copy of an electronically issued document.
Singapore Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Singaporean government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please always re-verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare everything yourself? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can walk you through the required steps and handle them for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Singapore require an apostille?
Singapore became a member of the Apostille Convention on September 16, 2021. Public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone.
I heard it used to require consular authentication?
That's correct. Before September 16, 2021, documents for submission to Singapore required consular authentication. This has now been replaced by the apostille.
Where do Singaporean documents get an apostille?
The Singapore Academy of Law handles all apostille issuance.
How long does processing take?
It varies by document type, whether translation is needed, and quantity, so we can't give a fixed timeframe. We'll provide an individual estimate once we review your documents.
How much does it cost?
Government fees, translation fees, notarization fees, and service fees are all separate and vary by document and quantity. You can request an individual quote via Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit several documents together. Let us know the quantity via Get a Quote.
How do I get a Korean criminal record certificate apostilled for Singapore?
Korea's criminal record certificate (범죄·수사경력 회보서) is issued by the Korean National Police Agency — online at crims.police.go.kr ('외국 입국/체류' menu) after identity verification, or by applying in person at a Korean embassy or consulate abroad (about 14 days). As a public document issued by a state agency it needs no notarization. Singapore has been an Apostille Convention party since 2021-09-16 (HCCH Status Table), so you then apply for an apostille at the Overseas Korean Agency. See Criminal record certificate apostille.
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