Singapore Certificate Attestation

When you need to use Singapore documents in the UAE, such as degree certificates, birth certificates, or marriage certificates, you must follow a series of steps to ensure proper attestation. For official purposes in the UA, the attestation process verifies the authenticity of these documents.

Singapore Degree Certificate Attestation for UAE:

If you're planning to use your Singapore-issued degree certificate in the UAE, follow this procedure:

1. Notarization by a Notary Public in Singapore:
   The first step for degree certificate attestation is to get the document notarized by a qualified notary public in Singapore. The notary public verifies your degree's authenticity and provides a notarial certificate, endorsing the document.
2. Authentication by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL):
   Once the document is notarized, it must be authenticated by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL). The notary public's signature and seal are verified by SAL. This step is critical for ensuring the legal standing of your documents before submission to the UAE Embassy.
3. UAE Embassy Attestation in Singapore:
   After SAL authentication, the degree certificate must be submitted to the UAE Embassy in Singapore for attestation. The embassy verifies the authenticity of the documents and stamps them for legal use in the UAE.
4. MOFA Attestation in the UAE:
   Once the UAE Embassy in Singapore has attested the document, it must be further attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Dubai. This final step guarantees the full authentication of your degree certificate for official purposes in the UAE.

Attestation of Personal Documents (Birth and Marriage Certificates):

For personal documents like birth certificates and marriage certificates, the process is slightly simpler because notarization is not required.

1. Authentication by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL):
   For both birth and marriage certificates, the process begins with SAL authentication. This step confirms the authenticity of the documents and their issuance by the appropriate authorities in Singapore.
2. UAE Embassy Attestation in Singapore:
   Once authenticated by SAL, your birth or marriage certificate must be submitted to the UAE Embassy in Singapore. The embassy will review the documents and provide the necessary attestation stamp.
3. MOFA Attestation in the UAE:
   The final step is to submit the attested birth or marriage certificate to the MOFA in Dubai. This guarantees the recognition and legal use of your personal documents in the UAE.

What is Apostille Certification in Singapore?

Apostille certification is an international form of document legalization, typically used for countries that are part of the Hague Convention. However, the UAE is not a member of the Hague Convention, meaning Apostille legalisation is not enough. Instead, the UAE Embassy must attest documents bound for the UAE after SAL authentication.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I get a certificate attested in Singapore?
To attest certificates for the UAE, follow these steps: notarization (for degree certificates), SAL authentication, attestation by the UAE Embassy, and MOFA attestation in Dubai.

What is Apostille certification in Singapore?
Countries under the Hague Convention use apostille as an international form of document legalisation. However, it is not sufficient for use in the UAE.

Is Singapore an Apostille country?
Indeed, Singapore is a member of the Hague Convention, which mandates the use of Apostille legalization for member countries. However, for the UAE, embassy attestation is required.

How can the UAE Embassy process the attestation of documents in Singapore?
After notarizing and authenticating (for degree certificates), or just authenticating (for birth and marriage certificates), submit the documents to the UAE Embassy in Singapore for attestation. Following this, submit the attested documents to MOFA in Dubai.

Why Choose Benchmark Attestation Services?

The attestation of documents in Singapore can be complex, and it's important to stay up-to-date with the latest regulations. Benchmark Attestation Services, a professional agency, can manage the entire process, guaranteeing the proper attestation of your documents for use in the UAE.

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