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Giving someone authority to sell your property in India, manage a bank account abroad, or handle a legal matter overseas? That Power of Attorney only works once it’s notarised and apostilled. Our appointed Notary Public witnesses you signing, seals it, and handles the SAL apostille — so a foreign bank, court or land registry will actually accept it.
Notarise your Power of Attorney
Tell us what the POA is for and which country it’s going to — we’ll confirm exactly what’s needed and a fixed cost on WhatsApp, usually within 30 minutes.
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What a Power of Attorney is — and where the notary comes in
A Power of Attorney (POA) is simply a document in which you (the donor) give someone you trust (the attorney) the authority to act for you — to sign, sell, collect or manage something on your behalf when you can’t be there yourself.
Here’s the catch: a bank, court or land office overseas has never met you. They won’t just take a signed piece of paper. They need proof that you really signed it, willingly, and understood it. That proof is the notary.
Our Notary Public verifies your identity, witnesses you signing, and seals the POA — then the SAL apostille makes it trusted abroad. That’s what turns your document into one a foreign authority will accept.
What happens to a Power of Attorney without a notary?
In short: it gets rejected — and the whole plan stalls. Here’s the difference a notary makes.
✕ Not notarised
- The overseas bank, registrar or court refuses to accept it.
- Your attorney can’t sell, sign or collect on your behalf.
- Property deals, transfers and cases stall or fall through.
- You may have to fly over yourself — or start again, losing weeks.
✓ Notarised & apostilled
- Your identity and signing are verified and witnessed.
- The notarial certificate & SAL apostille make it valid abroad.
- Your attorney can act immediately — no need for you to travel.
- The transaction goes ahead, on time and without dispute.
When you need a notarised Power of Attorney in Singapore
If you’re in Singapore but something needs handling in another country, a notarised POA is almost always how it’s done.
Property abroad
Authorise someone to sell, buy, rent out or manage a property or land you own overseas.
Overseas bank accounts
Let a trusted person operate, close or manage a bank account or investments in another country.
Inheritance & estates
Act on a family estate, probate or inheritance matter abroad without travelling yourself.
Court & legal matters
Appoint a lawyer or representative to handle a case or sign documents in a foreign court.
Company & business
Empower a director or partner to execute contracts and filings for your business overseas.
Vehicles & assets
Transfer, sell or manage vehicles, shares or other assets registered in another country.
Elderly parents’ affairs
Help ageing parents give authority for matters back home while you’re in Singapore.
General authority (GPA)
A broad general power of attorney covering multiple matters in one country.
Power of Attorney for India, the UK, Australia & beyond
The destination country decides the exact chain. For Hague-Convention countries (like India, the UK and Australia) it’s notarisation + SAL apostille; for others it may also need embassy legalisation. Tell us the country — we handle it end to end.
India (GPA)
Our most requested — property, banking & legal POAs for India, notarised & apostilled.
United Kingdom
Property, financial & legal POAs accepted by UK banks, solicitors and authorities.
Australia
POAs for property and family matters, worded to Australian requirements.
Any other country
Malaysia, USA, Indonesia, UAE, China & more — apostille or embassy legalisation as needed.
Authorities & institutions that accept your notarised POA
Once notarised and apostilled in Singapore, your Power of Attorney is recognised by the bodies that matter overseas — the ones that would reject an ordinary signed copy.
Banks & financial institutions
To operate, close or manage accounts, loans and investments abroad.
Land registries & sub-registrars
To sell, buy, transfer or mortgage property — including registrar offices in India.
Courts & tribunals
To represent you or file documents in foreign legal proceedings.
Government departments
Tax, immigration, registries and other public authorities overseas.
Companies & corporate registrars
To execute contracts, filings and resolutions for your business abroad.
Universities & institutions
To act on admissions, records or fee matters on your behalf.
Embassies & consulates
Where legalisation is added on top of the apostille for non-Hague countries.
Notaries & lawyers abroad
Your overseas solicitor or agent can act on the notarised, apostilled POA.
General, specific — and how a POA differs from an LPA
A quick, honest guide so you ask for the right thing. Not sure which fits? Send us your situation and we’ll tell you.
General POA (GPA)
Broad authority to handle a range of matters — common for managing all your affairs in one country.
Specific / Special POA
Authority limited to one clear task — for example, only to sell one named property.
Not an LPA
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a separate Singapore document for if you lose mental capacity, registered with the Office of the Public Guardian — that’s not notarised for overseas use. We’ll point you the right way if that’s what you need.
What’s inside a Power of Attorney
You don’t need a perfect template — we draft or tailor every part for you. But here’s what a proper POA contains, so you know exactly what you’re signing:
- 1. The parties — you (the donor) and the person you appoint (the attorney), with full names and ID details.
- 2. The powers granted — precisely what your attorney can do, and what they can’t.
- 3. Scope & duration — one specific task or general authority, and how long it lasts.
- 4. Governing country — worded and formatted for where it will be used.
- 5. Signature & notarial attestation — signed before the notary, sealed and apostilled.
Send us your situation and we’ll prepare a correctly-worded POA for you — no guesswork.
How to notarise a Power of Attorney in Singapore
Four steps, and we guide you through each one — you only need a few minutes in person to sign.
Send & pre-check
WhatsApp your POA & the country. We check the format & quote a fixed cost.
Verify & understand
Bring your original ID. We confirm you understand the powers you’re granting.
Sign & seal
You sign before the notary — not before — and we attach the certificate & seal.
Apostille & deliver
SAL apostille (and embassy, if needed), then couriered back to you.
We make sure your POA meets the country’s requirements
A POA can be perfectly notarised and still be rejected — because the wording or format didn’t match what the destination country wanted. That’s the most expensive mistake, and the one we help you avoid.
- Check what the receiving authority abroad actually requires.
- Help you draft or review the wording so it grants the right powers.
- Make sure you understand every power you’re giving — in 200+ languages.
- Handle notarisation, apostille and embassy from start to finish.
What to bring
- Original photo ID — passport or NRIC, matching the POA.
- The POA, completed but unsigned — you sign before the notary.
- The country it’s for, and any instructions the recipient gave.
- Company authority (e.g. a board resolution) if signing for a business.
Documents you need to notarise a Power of Attorney in Singapore
Have these ready and the appointment takes only minutes. Not sure about any of them? Send us a message — we’ll guide you.
Your original photo ID
A valid passport or NRIC that matches the name on the POA.
The POA — unsigned
Completed but not yet signed; you sign it in front of the notary.
Your attorney’s details
Full name, ID or passport number and address of the person you’re appointing.
Destination & instructions
Which country it’s for and any format the recipient there asked for.
Company authority
A board resolution or authorisation if you’re signing on behalf of a business.
Supporting documents
Property, bank or matter details the POA refers to, where relevant.
A Power of Attorney service that gets it accepted, first time
From wording to apostille, every step handled by people who notarise POAs for overseas use every day.
Country-rules check
We confirm the exact format your destination country needs — before you sign.
Wording & drafting help
We help draft or review your POA so it grants precisely the right powers.
200+ languages
Understand every power you grant — essential when the stakes are your property.
Free pre-check
Send your POA and we confirm what’s needed and a fixed cost, no obligation.
Same-day & urgent
Property deadline or court date? We keep same-day appointments.
Mobile & doorstep
We visit homes and hospitals islandwide for elderly or unwell donors.
End-to-end & delivered
Notarisation, SAL apostille, embassy & courier — all handled and returned to you.
Fixed regulated fees
One clear all-in price, confidential service, no hidden add-ons.
Power of Attorney notarisation in 200+ languages
You’re granting real authority over your property and money — so you should understand every word. Our notary and interpreters make sure you do, before you sign. We serve Singapore’s many communities and overseas clients every day.
Need certified translation of your POA too? We arrange that in-house — just ask.
Same-day, urgent & mobile POA notarisation in Singapore
Property closing next week? An elderly parent who can’t travel? We work around you, right across the island.
Same-day & urgent
Short-notice POA notarisation for pressing overseas deadlines.
Evenings & weekends
After-hours appointments by arrangement for busy professionals.
Home & hospital visits
Mobile witnessing for elderly or unwell donors, anywhere in Singapore.
Start online on WhatsApp
Sort the wording online; the signing is done in person, as the law requires.
Why a Power of Attorney gets rejected overseas
Each of these can derail a property deal or case. A quick WhatsApp with us catches them first.
What our Power of Attorney service gives you
The notarial fee is fixed by law — the difference is the advice and handling that stop your POA being rejected.
Power of Attorney notarisation fees in Singapore
Notarial fees are fixed by the First Schedule of the Notaries Public Rules — the same at every notary. Below is everything that affects your total, as estimated starting points, confirmed as one fixed all-in quote before we begin.
| What affects your price | Estimated fee (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Notarising the POA (regulated) | |
| Witnessing your signature on the POAper signer/donor | from S$40 |
| Notarial certificate & sealcompulsory per notarised document | S$75 |
| Drafting / wording assistanceby complexity | enquire |
| For overseas use | |
| SAL apostille / authenticationstatutory charge, per certificate | S$87.20 |
| Embassy / consular legalisationnon-Hague countries (e.g. Indonesia, China), at cost | varies |
| Optional | |
| Certified translationby language & length | from S$60 |
| Mobile / doorstep visitby location & timing | enquire |
| Courier delivery back to youper trip | from S$25 |
| Typical POA, notarised + apostilledsignature + certificate + SAL apostille | from S$202.20 |
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Powers of Attorney, accepted overseas without a hitch
Rated 4.9/5 by 180+ clients across Google and WhatsApp.
Needed a GPA to let my brother sell our family flat in Chennai. They checked the Indian format, helped me word it correctly, notarised and apostilled it the same day. The registrar in India accepted it without any question. Huge relief.
My mother is elderly and couldn’t travel, so they came to her home to witness her POA for a matter back home. Patient, kind and everything apostilled and delivered. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Our company needed a POA notarised for a transaction in Indonesia, which also required embassy legalisation. They handled the whole chain — notary, SAL and the embassy — and kept us updated on WhatsApp throughout.
Everything people ask before notarising a POA
If the POA will be used overseas, then almost always yes. A foreign bank, court or land registry needs proof that you genuinely signed it — which is exactly what notarisation provides. It’s also the required first step before the SAL apostille or embassy legalisation. For a POA used only within Singapore, notarisation may not be needed — tell us the purpose and we’ll confirm.
Send us the POA and the country it’s for on WhatsApp. We check the format, then you attend (or we come to you) with your original ID, sign in front of the notary, and we attach the notarial certificate and seal. For overseas use we then arrange the SAL apostille and, if needed, embassy legalisation, and courier it back.
Witnessing your signature is a regulated S$40, plus a S$75 notarial certificate and, for overseas use, the S$87.20 SAL apostille — so a notarised, apostilled POA is typically from about S$202.20 all-in. Embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries and any drafting help are quoted separately. We confirm your exact price upfront.
Yes — this is one of our most common requests. We help word the general or specific power of attorney to suit the Indian requirement, notarise it, and arrange the SAL apostille (India is an Apostille Convention country), so the registrar or bank there accepts it. Tell us whether it’s for sale, purchase, banking or a legal matter.
Yes. The notary must witness you signing, so don’t sign it beforehand — bring it completed but unsigned. The signing itself only takes a few minutes, and we can come to your home, office or a hospital if travelling is difficult.
A Power of Attorney gives someone authority to act for you now, often for a specific matter or overseas transaction, and can be notarised for use abroad. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a separate Singapore document that only takes effect if you lose mental capacity, and is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian — not notarised for overseas use. If you actually need an LPA, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Yes. Getting the wording and format right for the destination country is where most POAs go wrong. Tell us what you need your attorney to do and which country it’s for, and we’ll help prepare or review the POA so it grants exactly the right powers.
Usually not — it’s you, the donor, who signs before the notary. The attorney you’re appointing generally doesn’t need to attend, though some overseas formats ask for their details. We’ll tell you exactly what your country needs.
Often yes. Once the wording is settled, signing and sealing takes minutes, and we can fast-track the SAL apostille. If there’s a property or court deadline, tell us and we’ll do our best to fit you in today.
Whatever you searched, you’re in the right place
The service Singaporeans, expats and NRIs use to notarise a Power of Attorney — however you phrase it.
Ready to notarise your Power of Attorney?
Send us your POA and tell us the country it’s for. We’ll check the format, help with the wording, confirm a fixed price, and get it notarised and apostilled — usually replying within 30 minutes on WhatsApp.
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