South African Apostille Services help individuals and businesses legalise South African documents for use overseas. CertificatesRSA has been assisting clients worldwide since 2009, providing a fast, secure and professional document facilitation service. Whether you're applying for immigration, employment, study, marriage or other legal purposes overseas, our experienced team will guide you through the correct Apostille or Authentication process.
Not sure which service you need? Complete the enquiry form on the right and we will guide you.
Pricing excludes courier delivery fees.
An Apostille is an official certificate issued by a competent authority, such as the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) or the High Court, which verifies the authenticity of the signature, seal or stamp on a South African public document.
An Apostille allows your document to be recognised for official use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. If your destination country is not a member of the Convention, your documents may require Authentication and Legalisation instead. We assist clients throughout South Africa and internationally with Apostille and Authentication services for documents used in countries worldwide.
You may require an Apostille if you're using South African documents outside South Africa for official or legal purposes.
You may need an Apostille when:
If you're unsure whether your documents require an Apostille or Authentication, simply Contact Us and we'll guide you through the correct process.
Common documents include:
Complete your order online by selecting the Apostille service you require. Once your order has been received, we'll contact you with the next steps and confirm the documents we need.
Email your documents to us or arrange secure courier collection. If you're unsure which documents are required, our team will guide you before anything is submitted for processing.
We'll carefully review your documents to determine whether they require a DIRCO Apostille, High Court Apostille or Authentication, depending on the document type and destination country. Our experienced team will then handle the submission process on your behalf.
Once your documents have been processed, we'll arrange secure courier delivery to your chosen address in South Africa or anywhere in the world.
Depending on your application, you may need one or more of the following documents before we can arrange your Apostille or Authentication. If you do not already have these documents, we can assist you in obtaining them.
Not sure which documents you need? Complete the enquiry form and our team will advise you before you place your order.
The documents required will depend on the type of document being apostilled and the country where it will be used. In most cases, we'll require the following:
Don't worry if you're unsure what's required. Our team will review your enquiry and confirm exactly which documents you'll need before your application is processed.
We can assist with a wide range of South African documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, police clearance certificates, academic qualifications, powers of attorney, notarised documents and other official records. If you're unsure whether your document can be apostilled, contact us and we'll advise you.
An Apostille Certificate does not have an expiry date. However, the organisation or authority requesting your documents may require the underlying document, such as a Police Clearance Certificate, to have been issued within a specific period.
This depends on the type of document. Government-issued documents generally require the original document, while certain private documents may first need to be certified by a Notary Public before they can be apostilled. We'll assess your documents and advise you on the correct process before your application begins.
An Apostille is used for documents intended for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
If your destination country is not a member of the Convention, your documents will usually require Authentication and legalisation instead. If you're unsure which process applies, we'll advise you on the correct requirements for your destination country.
You can courier your documents to our office or arrange an appointment to deliver them in person. Once we've received your documents, we'll review them, confirm the requirements and keep you updated throughout the process until your completed documents are securely returned to you.
Yes. We regularly assist South African citizens and former residents living overseas. The entire process can be completed remotely using email communication and secure courier services.
You can place your order online by selecting the appropriate Apostille service on our website. If you're unsure which service you need, complete the enquiry form and our team will guide you before you place your order.
With years of experience assisting clients in South Africa and around the world, CertificatesRSA provides a secure, reliable and professional document facilitation service. From your initial enquiry to the safe return of your documents, our team is committed to making the process as straightforward as possible.
Whether you're applying from South Africa or overseas, we're here to make the Apostille process simple.
Need assistance choosing the right service? Complete the enquiry form and we'll be happy to help.
Please note that from time to time the CRC and HA experiences backlogs and turnaround times listed on our website cannot be guaranteed. Loadshedding is putting a lot of pressure on the system and affecting applications and turnaround times. Kindly take this into consideration when making travelling plans or have deadlines.
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