An “apostille” is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961. The Office of the Secretary of State provides apostille and authentication service to SA. citizens and foreign nationals on documents that will be used overseas.
Apostille Services In South Africa
APostille /Legalisation Services in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg South Africa at DIRCO, High Court and At the Embassies.
Apostille is a French word (pronounced as “ah-poh-steel”), meaning an official certificate issued by a government of a country either from High Court or Department of Foreign Affairs in South Africa, authenticating the signature and or Seal of a public on a public document issued by that country and intended for use in another country.
Apostille Certificates are restricted in their use to those countries which are signatories to the Hague apostille convention 1961. Mzansi Communications assist individuals/companies in obtaining Apostille Certificates for all original South African official public documents, company, commercial and educational documents.
We welcome requests and orders from anywhere in the world from South African leaving/ working overseas requiring apostille or legalization services. Documents can be couriered to our offices and we can deliver back the apostilled document anywhere in the world within the shortest possible time. We can also collect from and deliver back the apostilled document to anywhere within South Africa.
At Mzansi Communication, we can help in processing Apostille Certificate for all Official documents originated from South Africa and to be used in countries signatory to Apostille Hague Convention.
Do you Need Document apostille /Legalisation in South Africa, We can help to process all official South Africa documents at DIRCO Head Office in Pretoria or The High court of South Africa in Pretoria. Complete the Request for on your right hand and our Professional team will revert back to you with all the information and the Quotation.
All countries signatory to Apostille Hague Convention require all South African documents intended for use in their home country issued in South Africa to be apostilled prior to departure. However if you already abroad, we can assist with the process and courier the document back to you within the shortest time possible.
Apostilled Documents In South Africa include;
Degree Certificates, Diplomas, Academic transcripts, Matric Certificates, school certificates, School transfer, Nursing Qualifications, TEFL/TESOL certificates Police Clearance Certificates Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates, Divorce order, Letter of no impediment, Unabridged birth certificates, Passport copies, I.D Radiological reports, Medical reports and Certificates Contracts, Agreements, Trade documents and shipping documents Affidavits and power of attorneys, Court order issued from any South African Court Drivers letter, Driver’s License,
Our Apostille Services includes the following;
Notary Services/ Notarial Certification/ Notary Public Attendances at the High Court Attendances at Department of Foreign Affairs (DIRCO) Attendances at the Various Embassies and consulates/ Embassy Verifications Attendances at Educational departments.
Attendances at Health professional council of South Africa (HPCSA) Attendances at the Chamber of commerce Official/Sworn Translation services Please Note: Each document does not necessarily has to be submitted to all the above offices.
Documents differs and once we get your request, we will advise on the relevant offices which we attest your document. For assistance with your Document attestation/Apostille Certificate matter you can contact us at our offices. Email: info@mfla.co.za
How do I get an apostille in South Africa?
Depending on the type of documentation, you may first have to get the documentation stamped/signed by the appropriate department or institution; by a magistrate, an additional magistrate or assistant magistrate; or a registrar or an assistant registrar of the High Court of South Africa before the Legalisation Section.
How much does it cost to apostille a document in South Africa?
Pricing
| Service description | Price (R = ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Apostille/Authentication DIRCO (Pretoria) | R875 per document |
| Apostilled SA qualification (includes SAQA and DIRCO) | R2,250 Estimated timing |
| Apostilled SA medical certificate (includes HPCSA and DIRCO) | R2,250 |
| Notarisations (by notary public) | R950 per page |
Who can apostille South Africa?
the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Who is allowed to Apostille documents?
There is only one place in South Africa that can Apostille documents and that is the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria.
How long does it take to apostille documents in South Africa?
How long does it take to get documents Apostilled? Once we have received your documents that you need to be Apostilled it will take approximately 5 – 7 working days.
How long is an Apostille valid South Africa?
(These documents are only valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of issue.) Important: The Department of Home Affairs confirmed that the Letter of No Impediments (marital status) are issued, stamped and signed by the authorized official at Head Office of the Department of Home Affairs only.