Oaths and Declarations Act (Chapter 211): Primary legislation governing the making of affidavits and statutory declarations in Singapore. Covers requirements for making statutory declarations and affidavits, authority of Commissioner for Oaths, and legal format and execution requirements.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Regulates the admissibility of affidavits as evidence, requirements for documentary proof, and standards for verification of identity in Singapore legal proceedings.
Banking Act (Chapter 19): Contains provisions relevant to updating signature records with financial institutions and banking security protocols in Singapore.
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines specifying requirements for financial institutions regarding signature changes and customer due diligence requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling of personal information in the affidavit and related privacy considerations in Singapore.
Notaries Public Act (Chapter 208): Legislation governing notarization requirements and authentication of documents by notaries public in Singapore.
Supreme Court Practice Directions: Procedural guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of Singapore that may affect the format and submission of affidavits.
Commissioner for Oaths Rules: Specific rules governing the duties and procedures of Commissioners for Oaths in Singapore when handling affidavits.
