A marriage certificate is a key supporting document when a spouse joins you in Singapore or when you apply for PR as a family. If it's in Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or any language other than English, you'll need a certified translation. Here's what's required.
When you need it
- Dependant's Pass / Long-Term Visit Pass (MOM) — to bring your spouse to Singapore (a certified translation is accepted).
- ICA — PR and citizenship applications for you and your family.
- ROM / ROMM — where a previous marriage or divorce record is relevant.
- Overseas use — where it may also need notarisation and an apostille.
What "certified" means here
The translation must be complete and accurate — every field, official stamp and seal translated — with a signed certification statement attached. Names (including maiden names) and dates should match your other documents exactly to avoid queries.
Tip: if your certificate has been re-issued or has an attached extract, send all pages together so the translation is complete in one file.
Cost and turnaround
A standard single-page marriage certificate is a flat fee from around S$68, usually delivered the same or next working day. Notarisation and apostille — typically only needed for documents used overseas — are added as separate line items and quoted upfront.
How to order
- Scan or photograph the full certificate clearly.
- Get an instant quote — we confirm whether certification alone is enough for your case.
- Receive your certified translation by email; hard copies available on request.