NearbyNotary Directory API

A read-only, machine-friendly directory of Singapore Notary Publics and Commissioners for Oaths.

Quick start

Send a GET request to /api/v1/commissioners. No API key is currently required.

curl 'https://nearbynotary.sg/api/v1/commissioners?type=NP&language=Mandarin&latitude=1.3332&longitude=103.7423&radius_km=10&sort=distance&limit=5'

OpenAPI 3.1 specification

Search filters

type: CO, NP, or BOTH.
search: professional or firm name.
location: address, firm, or postal-code text.
language: spoken or written language; use spoken_language or written_language for an exact mode.
latitude, longitude, and optional radius_km: geographic search.
open_now=true: only records indicated as currently open.
sort: name, distance, or rating; combine with order=asc|desc.
limit and offset: pagination. Use no more than 100 results for normal queries.

Usage and attribution

The default limit is 60 requests per minute per client. Rate-limit headers are returned with each response.
Cache responses where possible and follow Retry-After after a 429 response.
Display the returned canonical profile URL when presenting a result.
Attribute directory records to NearbyNotary and the Singapore Academy of Law Directory.
Do not imply endorsement, guaranteed availability, or a confirmed appointment.
Do not use the API to provide legal advice or make automated legal eligibility decisions.

Freshness and verification

Responses include source and last-update metadata. Opening status is derived from published Google business hours and may be incomplete. Users and agents should verify services, fees, hours, and document requirements directly with the listed professional.