Apostille Services South Africa
We arrange quick apostille authentications for official South African documents incl.
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Diplomas
Degrees
Divorce certificates
Affidavits
Powers of attorney
What is an Apostille?
An additional authentication in the form of a seal, stamp or ribbon attached to certificates.
The apostille is required by international authorities.
I arrange DIRCO apostilles and High Court document authentication for documents intended for use overseas.
How can I get an Apostille?
Whatsapp Apostille services South Africa with letters APOS
Details will be sent to your phone within seconds.
Costs
R700 per document
How long does this take?
20 days
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We also assist clients with obtaining unabridged marriage certificates for use in South Africa and overseas.
More general Apostille info:
An apostille is a form of authentication stamp that confirms the authenticity of a document’s signature, seal, or stamp. It is typically used for legal documents that will be used in countries that are part of the Hague Convention, an international treaty that simplifies the process of authenticating documents for use in other countries. An apostille is typically issued by the government agency or official responsible for certifying documents in the country where the document originated. Once a document has an apostille, it can typically be used in any of the other countries that are part of the Hague Convention without the need for further authentication.
Difference between an Apostille and an authenticated document?
An apostille is a form of certification that is used for legal documents that will be used in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. Once a document has an apostille, it can typically be used in any of the other countries that are part of the Hague Convention without the need for further authentication.
An authentication, on the other hand, is a more general term that can refer to any process of verifying the authenticity of a document. This may include certifying the signature, seal, or stamp on a document, as well as verifying that the document itself is genuine. Authentications are often required for legal documents that will be used in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention. Unlike an apostille, an authentication may require additional steps such as notarization, legalization, or certification by a consular official.
In summary, an apostille is a specific type of certification that is used for legal documents that will be used in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. An authentication is a more general term that can refer to any process of verifying the authenticity of a document and it is typically required for legal documents that will be used in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention.
There are over 120 countries that are part of the Hague Convention. Some examples include:
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Argentina
- United Kingdom
- France
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- South Korea
- South Africa
- India
- China
This list is not exhaustive, and it’s important to note that some countries that are not part of the Hague Convention may still accept documents that have been authenticated with an apostille. However, it’s always best to check with the country in question to confirm their specific requirements.