Notarials & Authentication

For a legal document issued in Singapore to have any legal validity in the Philippines, it must first be “consularized” by the Philippine Embassy; that is, a legal document (such as power of attorney or a contract) executed in Singapore by an individual or corporate entity requires ACKNOWLEDGMENT or AUTHENTICATION by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, so that it will have legal force and effect in the Philippines.

The person signs the original and duplicate copy of the document in the presence of the consular officer.

The Embassy acknowledges a legal document that is signed by an individual in the presence of the consular official, with the individual declaring it to be his/her true and voluntary act and deed. Each document will bear the seal of the Embassy and the signature of the authenticating officer.

Please note that the Philippine Embassy does not assume responsibility for the contents of the document.

Unlike passports or OEC application, there is no need for an appointment for this service. Just come to the Embassy; you will receive a queue number at the Reception Desk.

It takes two (2) working days to process the acknowledgment or authentication of a document.

 

Requirements for Acknowledgment

• Original and duplicate (or photocopy) of the document(s) to be acknowledged.  The embassy will retain the duplicate.
• Personal appearance of the executor of the document at the embassy.  The original document must be signed in the presence of the consular officer/staff.
• The executor must submit a copy of valid identification such as passport, proof of residence in Singapore (Singapore Identity Card, Employment Pass, S-Pass or Work Permit), driver’s license or other acceptable document with his or her photograph and signature.
• Processing fee of S$42.50 per document (refer to consular fees)

 

Requirements for Authentication

• The document must be notarized by a registered Notary Public or law firm registered with the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL).  The list of registered notaries public and law firms may be obtained from the website of SAL by clicking here.
• Original and photocopy of the notarized document to be authenticated
• Processing fee of S$42.50 per document (refer to consular fees)

 

If you have further queries, contact the Consular Section at consular.sgpe@gmail.com