Apostille

We assist clients with the preparation, submission, and processing of documents for apostille and authentication in South Africa. Our service helps ensure that your documents are correctly submitted to the authorised government departments for verification. We are an independent document facilitation service and are not affiliated with DIRCO, the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, or any government institution. All apostilles and authentications are issued only by the relevant government authorities.

We assist with submitting documents to DIRCO in Pretoria for apostille and authentication. Our service ensures your documents follow the correct legalisation route, whether through DIRCO, the High Court, or an embassy

An apostille is an official certificate attached to a South African document so that it can be recognised in any country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. If the destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, the document must instead go through the authentication and embassy legalisation process. The apostille confirms the authenticity of the document and the authority of the official who signed it.

We assist with the facilitation and submission of a wide range of official South African documents, including:

Birth Certificates (Abridged / Unabridged / Full)

Marriage Certificates (Abridged / Unabridged / Full)

Death Certificates (Abridged / Unabridged)

Foreign Marriage Registration

Foreign Birth Registration

Foreign Divorce Registration

Marital Status Check

Divorce Decrees (Final Orders)

Police Clearance Certificates (SAPS CRC)

Certificate of Non-Impediment

Academic Certificates 

Copies certified by a Notary Public

DIRCO

UK Documents

Zimbabwean Documents

Processing times depend on the type of document and the government department responsible for issuing or verifying it. The timeframes below are general estimates and may vary based on workload, backlogs, or operational delays at the relevant authorities.

Typical estimated timelines:

DIRCO Apostille: 5 - 10 working days

High Court Apostille: 5 - 10 working days

Embassy Legalisation: Varies by embassy 

Authentication (Non-Hague Countries): Timeframe depends on destination country’s embassy

Please note that all apostilles, authentications, and legalisations are processed by government authorities. Delays may occur, and timelines cannot be guaranteed. We keep clients updated throughout the process.

Pricing for apostille, authentication, and legalisation services depends on the type of document, the issuing authority, and the requirements of the destination country.

Each case is unique, we provide personalised quotations based on your specific documents and processing route.

To receive an accurate quote, please contact us with:
• The type of document you need to process
• The country where the document will be used
• Whether the document needs an apostille, authentication, or embassy legalisation

Our team will review your requirements and provide a clear quotation with no hidden fees.

To get an apostille in South Africa, your document must be submitted to the correct authority. Depending on the document type, this may be DIRCO in Pretoria, the High Court, or a foreign embassy. We assist with preparing, submitting, tracking, and collecting your documents so the process is seamless.

We provide a complete facilitation service to assist with the apostille, authentication, or legalisation of South African documents. Our service includes:

Reviewing your documents to confirm the correct processing route

Advising on whether apostille, authentication, or embassy legalisation is required

Preparing documents for submission to the relevant authority

Submitting documents to DIRCO, the High Court, or the destination country’s embassy where applicable

Collecting completed documents once processing is finished

Providing updates throughout the process

Arranging local or international courier delivery upon request

This service helps ensure that your documents are submitted correctly and processed through the appropriate government channels.

Contact us to begin the apostille or document legalisation process. Our team is here to assist with the correct submission and handling of your documents.

We are an independent document facilitation service and not a government agency. We do not issue apostilles, authentications, or any official documents. All apostilles and authentications are processed and issued solely by the relevant South African government authorities.