Why "Notarisation of Board / Shareholder Meeting" must clear the Singapore embassy
Notary attends and certifies board / shareholder meetings, producing a notarial minute admissible abroad.
Common scenarios: Share sale/M&A approval meeting requiring a witness for overseas use · Capital increase/decrease meeting requiring certification for overseas filings · AGM attended by foreign shareholders
Singapore embassy accepts walk-ins on certain days — NYC Legal handles queuing and submission for you.
Documents to prepare
• Meeting notice • Agenda • Attendance register • Company affidavit
We check documents for completeness before filing to reduce the risk of return; acceptance remains at the embassy's discretion.
End-to-end chain: Notary → MFA → Singapore Embassy
1) Notary Public signature/copy certification (timeline depends on the document — ask our staff (including the written report))
2) MFA Consular Department (2-3 business days) — we file in person
3) Singapore Embassy — Singapore uses Apostille since 2021 · MOM may request extra verification
Embassy stage: approx. 3–5 business days; embassy fees per the published government rate
Language and translation for Singapore
Receiving authorities in Singapore usually expect the document or a translation in English (or another Singapore official language). Ask the recipient whether a certified translation is needed and whether it should be attached before or after legalisation.
Singapore is a frequent destination for a "Notarisation of Board / Shareholder Meeting", so check the mission's latest checklist before signing before the notary.
Documents the Singapore embassy commonly legalises
Embassy legalisation commonly covers 4 document categories; check the mission's current list before filing.
Singapore Embassy contact
📍 129 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
📞 +66 2 286 2111
🕘 Mon–Fri 09:00–12:30, 13:30–16:30
🌐 https://www.mfa.gov.sg/bangkok
FAQ
Does "Notarisation of Board / Shareholder Meeting" for Singapore need Apostille or Embassy Legalisation?
Singapore is an Apostille party, but the Convention only enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 — before then, Thai-issued documents still need MFA and Singapore embassy legalisation.
How long does the full chain take?
Notary timeline depends on the document — ask our staff (including the written report) + MFA 2-3 days + Embassy 3-5 business days — overall timing depends on each authority's queue; we confirm it in writing after document review.
What's the total cost?
Notary: fee confirmed in a written quotation from our staff. MFA fee is per the published government rate per stamp (standard or express) + Embassy fee per the published government rate.
Can overseas clients use this service?
Yes — ship documents via DHL/FedEx; we manage Notary+MFA+Embassy and ship back.