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Minors & One-and-the-Same Declaration
2026-10-02
The short answer: They may apply, but cannot complete the application independently.
Applicants below 21 must attend in person together with their guardians, typically both parents, to sign the document.
- Divorced parents: If only one parent signs as guardian, a divorce certificate is required. Non-English divorce certificates must come with certified translations.
- Adopted applicants: An adoption document is needed to verify guardianship. Non-English adoption papers also require certified translations.
In summary, applicants under 21 are eligible for this declaration, yet the procedures are more complicated.
Application Steps
1. Draft the declaration form. You may use templates provided by Chinese agents, lawyers or receiving authorities. The document can be written in Chinese. Before finalising, confirm with the Chinese receiving authority whether they accept this format.
> Note: Due to legal differences between Singapore and China, Singapore notaries only certify that the signature on the document is genuine. They do not warrant that the content meets the requirements of Chinese authorities.
2. Make payment and send us the draft copy. Leave signature and date fields blank. We will book an appointment for you and your guardian to sign in the presence of a notary. The notary will then issue the notarised document. After notarisation, we assist with authentication at the Singapore Academy of Law.
Required Documents for Signing Appointment
- Identity documents (passport, ID card and all credentials stated inside your declaration)
- For divorced families: Divorce certificate plus translation, to be notarised together with your declaration
- For adopted applicants: Adoption certificate plus translation, to be notarised together with your declaration
Processing Timeline
The full notarisation and authentication package will be ready within 3–4 working days after the signing appointment.
About Skyline Business
Founded in 2013, Skyline Business Singapore provides multilingual translation, notarisation and document authentication services for personal and commercial paperwork. We offer an end-to-end service for declaration notarisation and authentication, producing documents recognised by relevant government authorities.
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Skyline Business Consulting Pte Ltd, a Skyline Business Group affiliate, was established in Singapore in 2013. After years of growth, we are now able to provide a wider range of services, including company incorporation, immigration, education, investment, and translation. Our company is constantly striving to provide the highest quality work while also assisting our clients in achieving their objectives in an engaging way.
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Tel: +65-64388369 +65-65340985
Fax: +65 6534 3785
Email: skylinetbm@gmail.com
Address: 133 New Bridge Road, #15-07, Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413
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