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Notary Public Act in Singapore

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

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Notary Public Act in Singapore

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  1. UNDERSTANDING THE NOTARY PUBLIC ACT IN SINGAPORE

  2. Introduction to Notary Public 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.

  3. Notary Public Act in Singapore 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.

  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. Requirements for Notarial Services 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.

  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.

  7. CONTACT US +65 96265624 paul@notaryintheeast.biz www.notaryintheeast.biz/ 26 Lucky View, Singapore 467458

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