Apostille Convention: Singapore Authentication and Apostille Act 2020 (No. 16 of 2020) and The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Key framework governing apostille procedures in Singapore since 2021.
Singapore Academy of Law Act: Chapter 294A - Contains provisions regarding the authentication of documents. Particularly relevant as SAL is the designated Competent Authority for apostille in Singapore.
Legal Profession Act: Chapter 161 - Establishes requirements for legal documentation in Singapore, ensuring proper legal format and validity of authorization letters.
Notaries Public Act: Chapter 208 - Sets forth requirements for notarization of documents before apostille, including verification procedures and notary obligations.
Electronic Transactions Act: Chapter 88 - Governs electronic signatures and digital authentication if required in the authorization letter process.
SAL Requirements: Specific requirements set by Singapore Academy of Law as the Competent Authority, including document authentication procedures and verification standards.
Identity Verification Requirements: Standards for verifying the identity of the authorizing party and authorized representatives in the authorization letter.
Document Validity Requirements: Specifications regarding the validity period of the authorization letter and any temporal limitations that need to be explicitly stated.
Receiving Country Requirements: Specific requirements or considerations that need to be addressed based on the destination country where the apostille will be used.
