US Certificate of Incorporation Apostille in Singapore

US certificate of incorporation apostille is mandatory if you are trying to use your US issued certificate of Incorporation in Singapore. COI with apostille has lots of Advantages in legal or official affairs in Singapore.

If you are planning to use your US Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore, authenticating it with an apostille is mandatory. An apostille authenticates your certificate of incorporation for international use under the Hague convention. This article will explain in detail about the process, requirement and timeline of getting an apostille for a US certificate of incorporation in Singapore.

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What is a US Apostille in Singapore?

A US apostille in Singapore involves getting an apostille stamp on your US issued documents while you are in Singapore. An apostille is a certification issued for a document by designated authority in a country, as per the guidelines of Hague Apostille convention. It makes a public document issued in one country legally valid in another country.

Since the US is a federal state, unlike other countries there are multiple apostille issuing authorities. The US department of state secretary will provide apostille for federal documents, and the respective state secretary provides apostille for state issued documents.

What Is the Certificate of Incorporation?

Certificate of incorporation which is also known as articles of incorporation is a document confirming the formation of the company as per the corporate law of the respective state. In the United States it is generally issued by the secretary of the respective state.

A certificate of incorporation includes following details:

Company name
Business purpose
Legal Address
Number of shares the corporation can issue
Name, address and signature of one or more incorporators

Why Do You Need US Certificate of Incorporation Apostille in Singapore?

The reasons why you need to get an apostille for a US certificate of incorporation in Singapore are:

To open a business bank account in Singapore while your company is registered in the US.
To register your US company in Singapore
To enter into international contracts or partnerships with Singapore
To comply with Singapore legal or administrative requirements

Step-by-Step Process for Apostilling a US Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore

Confirm whether you are going to submit your certificate of incorporation in a Hague apostille country or not. Your document with an apostille will be accepted legally only if the country is a Hague member country.
Get a certified copy of your certificate of incorporation from the secretary of the state where your company is registered. Certified copy is mandatory in case of COI apostille; notarized copy is not accepted.
Submit the certified copy to the SLS : You can send the certified copy of the COI to our US head office.
Pay the apostille fee online
The office of the secretary of the state verifies the authenticity of the certificate of incorporation by checking whether it is an official certified copy and the signature and seal are from an authorized state official. If there is any discrepancy they will ask you for resubmission.
Issuance of apostille: Once verified, the Secretary of State attaches an apostille certificate to the document. This certificate is either stapled or affixed with a ribbon to your original document.
Delivery of Apostille: We deliver your apostilled certificate of incorporation to your home whether it is in the US or anywhere else in the world.

Details Included in an Apostille

The apostille usually includes:

Name and title of the issuing state official
Seal/stamp of the state
Unique apostille number and date of issuance
Reference to the Hague Apostille Convention (1961)

Cost of US Certificate of Incorporation Apostille in Singapore

Cost of getting an apostille for Certificate of Incorporation Apostille varies depending on factors such as:

State of issuance of certificate of incorporation
Services you choose- expedited services will cost more than the normal cost.
Courier charges to India after apostille

Legalization of US Certificate of Incorporation for non Hague Countries in Singapore

If you are in Singapore and you want to submit your US company’s certificate of incorporation in a non-Hague country, you need to follow a different method. For non Hague countries the secretary of the state issues an Authentication Certificate verifying the signature and seal on your corporate document. Instead of an apostille, this certificate is called a Certificate of Authentication. Then follow below steps to legalize COI for a non Hague country.

Submit the document to the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C and get a Federal Authentication Certificate.
Finally, the authenticated document must be legalized at the embassy or consulate of the destination country (located in the U.S.). For example, if it is submitted in the UAE, attestation should be obtained from the UAE embassy in the USA.

Obtaining an apostille for your US certificate of incorporation in Singapore
is critical for legitimate international business activities in Singapore. With the help of an authorized apostille service for US documents in Singapore, you can get an apostille for a US issued certificate of incorporation in Singapore fast and secure from anywhere in the world.

US Certificate of Incorporation Apostille in Singapore Application form Based on State of Issuance

Name of the state	Email ID for Apostille Application	Apostille Application form
Apostille for Alabama State issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Alabama apostille
Apostille for Alaska State issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Alaska apostille
Apostille for Arizona issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Arizona apostille
Apostille for Arkansas issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Arkansas apostille
Apostille for California issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for California apostille
Apostille for Colorado issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Colorado apostille
Apostille for Connecticut issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Connecticut apostille
Apostille for Delaware issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Delaware apostille
Apostille for Florida issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Florida apostille
Apostille for Georgia issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Georgia Apostille
Apostille for Hawaii issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Hawaii Apostille
Apostille for Idaho issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Idaho apostille
Apostille for Illinois issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Illinois apostille
Apostille for Indiana issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Indiana apositlle
Apostille for Iowa issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Iowa apostille
Apostille for Kansas issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Kansas apostille
Apostille for Kentucky issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Kentucky apostille
Apostille for Louisiana issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Louisiana Apostille
Apostille for Maine issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Maine Apostille
Apostille for Maryland issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Maryland apostille
Apostille for Massachusetts issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Massachusetts apostille
Apostille for Michigan issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Michigan apostille
Apostille for Minnesota issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Minnesota apostille
Apostille for Mississippi issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Mississippi apostille
Apostille for Mississippi issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Mississippi apostille
Apostille for Montana issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Montana Apostille
Apostille for Nebraska issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Nebraska apostille
Apostille for Nevada issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Nevada apostille
Apostille for New Hampshire issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for New Hampshire apostille
Apostille for New Jersey issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for New Jersey apostille
Apostille for New Mexico issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for New Mexico apostille
Apostille for New York issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for New York apostille
Apostille for North Carolina issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for North Carolina apostille
Apostille for North Dakota issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for North Dakota apostille
Apostille for Ohio issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Ohio apostille
Apostille for Oklahoma issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Oklahoma apostille
Apostille for Oregon issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Oregon Apostille
Apostille for Pennsylvania issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Pennsylvania apostille
Apostille for Rhode Island issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Rhode Island apostille
Apostille for South Carolina issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for South Carolina apostille
Apostille for South Dakota issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for South Dakota apostille
Apostille for Tennessee issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Tennessee apostille
Apostille for Texas issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Texas apostille
Apostille for Utah issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Utah apostille
Apostille for Vermont issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Vermont apostille
Apostille for Virginia issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Virginia apostille
Apostille for Washington issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Washington apostille
Apostille for West Virginia issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for West Virginia apostille
Apostille for Wisconsin issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Wisconsin apostille
Apostille for Wyoming issued Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore	[email protected]	Apply for Wyoming apostille

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Frequently asked questions

Why would I need an apostille for a US Certificate of Incorporation in Singapore?

Businesses often need an apostilled Certificate of Incorporation for:

Opening a bank account in Singapore
Registering a branch office or subsidiary in Singapore
Entering into contracts with Singaporean companies or government agencies
Immigration or employment pass applications related to company setup
Proving company legitimacy in legal or financial matters

Can I get a US Certificate of Incorporation apostilled in Singapore?

No. Apostilles for US documents can only be issued in the United States by the Secretary of State of the state where the company was incorporated.

Do I need the original Certificate of Incorporation for an apostille?

You will need a certified copy issued by the Secretary of State or the relevant state authority. Photocopies or notarized copies are generally not accepted.

US Apostille in Singapore- Service Areas

Location	Contact Number	Email ID
US Apostille Service in Ang Mo Kio	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Bedok	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Bishan	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Bukit Batok	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Bukit Merah	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Bukit Panjang	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Bukit Timah	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Changi	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Clementi	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Geylang	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Hougang	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Jurong East	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Jurong West	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Kallang	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Marine Parade	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Orchard	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Pasir Ris	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Punggol	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Sengkang	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]
US Apostille Service in Tampines	+1 (689) 275-6617	[email protected]