Singapore's Notary Public Act governs the appointment and duties of notaries, facilitating international transactions by certifying documents and verifying authenticity.

1. UNDERSTANDING
THE NOTARY
PUBLIC ACT IN
SINGAPORE

2. A Notary Public is a public officer appointed by the Singapore Academy
of Law under the Notaries Public Act. The role of a Notary Public is to
authenticate and certify legal documents for use overseas.
Introduction to Notary
Public

3. The Notary Public Act in Singapore governs the
appointment and regulation of notaries public.
These public officers certify overseas
documents, administer oaths, and witness legal
signatures, playing a crucial role in international
trade. To become a notary, one must be a
Singapore citizen or permanent resident, at least
21 years old, with a law degree or diploma. The
Board of Commissioners oversees
appointments, ensuring professional conduct
adherence.
Notary Public Act in
Singapore

4. Types of Notarial
Acts Acknowledgments
An acknowledgment is a notarial act
where the notary public verifies the
identity of the person signing the
document and confirms that the
signature is voluntary and genuine.
Jurats
A jurat is a notarial act where the notary
public administers an oath or affirmation
to the person signing the document, and
then certifies that the signature is
voluntary and genuine.

5. Identification Documents
The notary public must verify the identity of
the signer through original, valid
identification documents such as a
passport or national identity card.
Witnesses
If the document requires witnesses, the
notary public can provide witnesses or you
may bring your own witnesses who are over
the age of 21 and have valid identification
documents.
Language
The document must be in a language
that the notary public can read and
understand. If the document is in a
foreign language, a certified translator
must be present to translate the
document.
Capacity to Sign
The signer must have the mental
capacity to sign the document and
must not be under duress or undue
influence.
Requirements for Notarial
Services

6. Notary Public Fees
Fees for Notary Public services
The fees charged by Notary Publics in Singapore are regulated by the
law. The fees are set out in the Notaries Public Rules and are subject to
change. The fees charged by Notary Publics in Singapore are generally
reasonable and affordable.

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