Notarial Services
- The Philippine Embassy in Singapore provides notarial services for documents to be used in the Philippines. Documents must be signed before a consular officer.
- The Embassy does not draft legal documents such as powers of attorney or deeds. Applicants must prepare their own documents.
- Embassy personnel cannot serve as witnesses to documents submitted for notarization.
Securing an Appointment
Reminders
Securing an Appointment
Step-by-step process:
1. Book an Appointment:
Schedule your notarial service here.
2. Wait for Confirmation:
You must receive a confirmation email. Without it, entry to the Embassy will not be allowed.
3. Prepare Required Documents:
Bring the original and a photocopy of your passport (data page and signature page), along with the document for consularization.
4. Follow Embassy Policy:
The “No Appointment, No Entry” rule is strictly enforced to ensure the health and safety of all clients.
Reminders
Personal Appearance:
The signatory must appear in person and sign the document before a consular officer. Do not sign beforehand.Valid ID Required:
Bring your valid passport and a photocopy of the data and signature pages. Copies must match the number of documents for notarization.Name Consistency:
Ensure your name and signature match those in your passport.Certification Format:
The Embassy now uses only the gold seal; the red ribbon has been discontinued.Document Release:
The claim stub shows the release date. To reschedule pickup, book an appointment here.
Types of Documents for Notarization
Acknowledgement
Jurat
Invitation Letter (Affidavit of Support and Guaranty)
Oaths and Affirmations
Passport Certification
Property Matters
Acknowledgement
These are Authorizations, Deeds and Powers of Attorney [Special Power of Attorney or Revocation of Power of Attorney]
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Personal Appearance:
All principal signatories must personally appear at the Embassy and sign each page of the document. -
Document Preparation:
Bring the complete document and count the total pages for notarization. -
ID Submission:
Each signatory must present the original passport and submit a photocopy the passport (info and signature pages) or a Singapore-issued ID (both sides). Copies must match the number of documents. -
Payment:
Notarial fee is SGD 37.50 per document copy. Processing takes 2 business days. Payment by Cash or PayNow only.
Jurat
A Jurat is an affirmation by the Consul General, Consul, or Vice Consul that the signatories have sworn to the truth of the document’s contents. It applies to affidavits, petitions, statements, statutory declarations, and similar documents.
Personal Appearance:
All principal signatories must personally appear at the Embassy and sign each page of the document.
Document Preparation:
Bring the complete document and count the total pages for notarization.ID Submission:
Each signatory must present the original passport and submit a photocopy of the passport (info and signature pages) or a Singapore-issued ID (both sides). Copies must match the number of documents.Payment:
Notarial fee is SGD 37.50 per document copy. Processing takes 2 business days. Payment by Cash or PayNow only.
Invitation Letter (Affidavit of Support and Guaranty)
Filipino tourists bound for Singapore may be asked by Philippine Immigration to present an invitation letter—an affidavit of support or guarantee—from a Filipino in Singapore. The Philippine Embassy in Singapore authenticates this document, which is often required to satisfy immigration requirements.
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Personal Appearance:
The principal signatory must personally appear at the Embassy and sign the document. -
Document Preparation:
Bring the complete document and count the total pages for notarization. -
ID Submission:
The signatory must present the original and submit a photocopy of the passport (info and signature pages) or a Singapore-issued ID (both sides). Copies must match the number of documents. -
Payment:
Notarial fee is SGD 37.50 per document copy. Processing takes 2 business days. Payment by Cash or PayNow only
Note:
The Embassy’s role is limited to authenticating the document. The decision to allow departure rests solely with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, as part of their anti-human trafficking and illegal recruitment efforts.
Oaths and Affirmations
The Consul General, Consul, or Vice Consul may administer oaths for purposes such as Philippine professional licensure, dual citizenship, or renunciation of citizenship.
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Personal Appearance:
The applicant must appear at the Embassy to take the oath and sign the required document. -
Document Preparation:
Submit the completed form with an affixed photograph. -
Payment:
Notarial fee is SGD 37.50. Payment by Cash or PayNow only.
Passport Certification
The Embassy issues certified true copies of authentic Philippine passports only. It cannot certify passports issued by other countries.
Single-page Philippine civil registry documents (e.g. birth, marriage certificates) or Philippine IDs (e.g. driver’s license, SSS card) can only be certified if they have been Apostillized by the Philippine DFA.
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Original Document:
Present the original passport and submit (3) three coloured photocopies of the data page, including the signature page. -
Notarial Fee:
SGD 37.50 for three certified copies. Payment by Cash or PayNow only.
Property Matters
Contracts of sale, deeds of sale, and related documents for purchasing condominium units in the Philippines fall under Acknowledgment. Documents must be in the correct page order before submission to the Embassy. It is the agent’s responsibility to assist the purchaser in organizing these documents.
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Personal Appearance:
All principal signatories must personally appear at the Embassy and sign each page of the document.
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Document Preparation:
Bring the complete document and count the total pages for notarization. -
ID Submission:
Each signatory must present the original passport and submit a photocopy of the passport (info and signature pages) or a Singapore-issued ID (both sides). Copies must match the number of documents. -
Payment:
Notarial fee is SGD 37.50 per document copy. Processing takes 2 business days. Payment by Cash or PayNow only.
