A notary is a qualified lawyer who acts impartially and is able to authenticate and certify the execution of documents required or intended for use outside Singapore. The mode of execution and the documents required will vary depending on the rules of the country receiving the documentation.

After the document has been sealed and signed, it will usually need to be legalised at the Singapore Academy of Law or by the receiving country’s embassy before the document will be effective.

Incisive Law can assist individuals with a wide range of notarial services, including:

• Affidavits confirming the freedom of marriage (these are sometimes required when marrying overseas)
• Authentication of documentation for immigration or emigration purposes
• Certification of copy documents, including academic qualifications, passports and other documentation
• Change of name deeds
• Documentation required for buying a property overseas
• Powers of attorney for use overseas

Incisive Law can also assist businesses with a wide range of notarial services, including:

• Affidavits, sworn or statutory statements or declarations and witness statements for use in overseas litigation
• Attesting documents (including tender documents) required to be signed on behalf of a company for use overseas
• Certification of documents relating to legal entities registered at Singapore Company Registry
• Powers of attorney for use overseas
• Preparation of documents required to incorporate a company overseas

For more information, please contact enquiries@incisivelaw.com.