Electronic signatures in Singapore
Ordinary electronic signatures are valid, but a defined higher tier carries stronger legal presumptions and is required for some uses.
Are electronic signatures legal in Singapore?
Yes. Electronic signatures are valid, with a secure electronic signature tier attracting evidential presumptions.
Recognised signature types
| Type | Standing and typical use |
|---|---|
| Electronic signature | Valid for most commercial and employment agreements |
| Secure electronic signature | Attracts presumptions of authenticity and integrity |
| Certificate-based | Issued under the accreditation framework |
Commonly signed electronically
- Employment agreements
- Commercial and service contracts
- Corporate approvals
- Financial services onboarding
Generally excluded
- Wills and testamentary instruments
- Negotiable instruments and documents of title
- Powers of attorney
- Indentures and declarations of trust
- Conveyance of immovable property
Exclusions differ in detail. Docsliy blocks these at the drafting step rather than producing a document that fails later.
Local formalities
Stamp duty applies to specific instruments including leases and share transfers, and is administered electronically.
Identity verification
Singpass provides a widely adopted national digital identity used for both government and commercial verification.
What Docsliy supports in Singapore
- All tiers
- Singpass-based verification
- Singapore clause libraries
- Stamp duty flagged for dutiable instruments
This is general information, not legal advice.
It describes how electronic signature law generally operates in Singapore and is not advice on any specific agreement. Agreements carrying significant risk should be reviewed by qualified local counsel.