Notary for Singapore Bank Account Opening (DBS / OCBC / UOB / Standard Chartered)
In Thailand, only lawyers licensed as Notarial Services Attorneys by the Lawyers Council of Thailand may notarise documents for foreign use — a status distinct from clerical certification at the district office. Corporate & wealth onboarding to MAS-regulated banks — Enhanced Due Diligence requires notarised ID + Source of Wealth. Speak with an NYC Notarial Services Attorney — free intake, reply in 15 minutes.
Common pitfalls when notarising for Singapore
Corporate & wealth onboarding to MAS-regulated banks — Enhanced Due Diligence requires notarised ID + Source of Wealth.
Documents in this class are filed with DBS, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Singapore, Bank of Singapore, each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Fees and turnaround for — Legalisation chain
- 1Notary Public — Passport CTC, Proof of Address, Source of Wealth Affidavit
- 2MFA Apostille (Singapore joined Hague in 2021)
- 3Delivered to the Singapore Relationship Manager
Singapore is a Hague Apostille member. Since the Apostille Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
The NYC workflow for — Frequently notarised documents
- Certified True Copy of Passport
- Proof of Address (utility bill ≤3 months)
- Source of Wealth Declaration
- Board Resolution (corporate accounts)
Pre-notarisation checklist for — Local tips (Singapore)
- •MAS Notice 626 mandates Enhanced Due Diligence on non-residents — Source of Wealth documentation is compulsory.
- •DBS Treasures and OCBC Premier accept the Thai Apostille directly; some retail branches still ask for a Singapore notary.
- •Bank of Singapore (private banking) requires SGD 5M minimum AUM — every document must be notarised, apostilled and sworn-translated.
FAQ — Singapore
Do I have to travel to Singapore?
Most banks offer remote onboarding via Video KYC, but notarised + apostilled originals must reach the RM first.
What counts as Source of Wealth?
6-month bank statements, tax returns and an employment letter — all notarised and apostilled.
How long are the documents valid?
MAS requires documents ≤3 months old; older items must be reissued.
