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Apostille Service South Africa

Providing a fast apostille certificate and Notary Public services for all SA documents with prices from just R750 per document. We aim to process most documents in just 1 to 2 days for High Court Apostilles and 3 - 4 weeks for DIRCO Apostilles, making our service exceptional value for a quick legalisation service.

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The apostille can be attached to most South-African documents that need to be used in another country for official matters. We will ensure all documents are suitable for processing and provide walk-in Notary Public services if required. We can also arrange for your documents to be further legalised or attested at any embassy in just a few days.

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Ordering and quoting online is simple and safe. Complete the secure online form to get a no-obligation quotation with a time estimate for completion. You can use the secure incorporated facility to upload any documents you would like us to check.

We offer apostille, document authentication & notary public services quickly and efficiently. See our pricing. 

Comprehensive Document Legalisation Services:
Apostille Certificates DIRCO
Authentication Certificates DIRCO
Apostille Certificates High Court
Authentication Certificates High Court
Notary Public Services

Popular documents are frequently legalised with an Authentication Certificate for use outside the borders of South Africa. Virtually any South-African public document can be legalised by either an Apostille Certificate or an Authentication process.

Here is a list of Popular South African Public Documents that we legalise on a daily basis:

•  Permission letter for minor children to travel or visit overseas.
• Powers of Attorney.
• University degrees, University Academic Transcripts;
• SAQA Academic Verification Letters:
• College diploma;
• Technicon Diploma;
• Matric Certificate;
• School certificate;
• Doctor, Dentist applications for overseas appointments;
• HPCSA applications South-Africa;
• Birth Certificates;
• Death Certificate;
• Marriage Certificate;
• Divorce Certificates;
• Company Incorporation Documentation;
• Close Corporation Documentation;
• Marital status documents;
• Letters of No Impediment;
• Land Transfer and Mortgage documents for transactions outside SA borders;
• Notarised copy of Passport, Drivers License and other identity documents;
• Police Clearance Certificate ("no criminal record") issued by South African Police Services;
• Applications for employment overseas with supplementary documentation; Contracts.
• Affidavits.
• Declarations.
• Permission for a minor child to travel with one parent or unattended.
• Notarised Copies of the Document.
• Applications for employment overseas.
• Miscellaneous notarised documents for use overseas.

 This list is not exhaustive. If you have a document not listed above that you require apostilled, contact us to make inquiries or get a quotation. Should you have any questions regarding our services, need a quote or want to proceed with legalising your documents, please get in touch with us or visit our offices.

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We provide a fast apostille, authentication and embassy attestation service to assist you in legalising your South African documents for use overseas. The Apostille Certificate is normally requested by foreign authorities and organisations in order for the document to be used for official purposes outside of South Africa. The process is also referred to as document legalisation, document authentication or document attestation. Depending on the type of document and the destination country where the document will be used the document legalisation process and time frames may differ vastly.

The process can be complicated and time consuming. Incorrectly preparing your documents or using the wrong process may cause your documents to be rejected in the destination country, which will cause you to start the process over an may cost you that employment opportunity or international deal. Document Legalisation are best left to the experts. This will save you time and ensure that your document are legalised correctly and will be accepted in the destination country.

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Apostilles from South Africa are issued by the Department of Home Affairs or Registrar of the High Court and take the form of a certificate with the official seal of the South African government or the High Court. The Apostille page has a unique reference number signed by an official from the Department of Home Affairs or the Registrar of the High Court.  An official stamp from the Department of Home Affairs or High Court accompanies it. This Apostille page is then attached to the original document with a green or pink ribbon to ensure it is securely in place.

The Apostille attached to the document is proof that the document is genuine and issued by a legitimate entity. It is an essential part of the process for obtaining visas, passports and other official documents and is recognised across the world.

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How do I Legalise a document through High Court Authentication?

The document is signed, stamped, sealed, and attested by our Notary Public. We then present the document and attestation to the High Court. The High Court will then attach an Authentication or Apostille Certificate (depending on the destination country), which serves to confirm the Notary Public’s signature.
Apart from authentication been done by the High Court, documents must be presented at DIRCO (Legalisation Section at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation). DIRCO will place a further authentication on the document attesting to the veracity of the signature of the High Court Official.
Some countries require further legalisation by means of Embassy Attestation. Also see our Embassy Attestation Page.

Rather let us handle your document authentication.

Document Authentication especially for non-member countries of the Hague Convention can be complicated. If you are not familiar with the process it's easy to get it wrong, which may end up costing you a lot of time, opportunity, and money. We will gladly assist. Click the button to get a no obligation quotation with estimated time to complete the process.

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Ordering and quoting online is simple and safe. Complete the secure online form to get a no-obligation quotation with a time estimate for completion. You can use the secure incorporated facility to upload any documents you would like us to check.
 

Louwrens Koen Attorneys provide a fast professional DIRCO Authentication Certificate service to assist you in legalising your South African documents for use overseas. The Apostille Certificate is normally requested by foreign authorities and organisations so that the document can be used for official purposes outside of South Africa.

Since the implementation of strict Covid protocols it has become incrementally more difficult and time consuming to legalise your documentation in person at DIRCO. No walk-in customers are allowed, and an appointment must be scheduled which may take a considerable time and cause significant frustration. Make use of a professional document legalisation company who will get your documents correctly apostilled and legalised in the shortest possible time in these restrictive times. The typical cost is R850 per document.

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Most customers order and quote online. Submit online form and we will get right back to you. If you are not sure how to complete the order form or need any advice on additional service do not hesitate to message us for professional free advice. Tel: 0870010733 or cell 073 686 9078

What is a Consent to Travel?
Child abduction has become a growing concern for governments around the world. For this reason, “Consent to Travel” letters are required by an increasing number of governments. When a child travels without one parent, the remaining parent gives written permission for the child/children to leave the country. It is often required that the document be notarised and legalised to verify the signature and identity of the parties involved. This document would be presented to various authorities in South Africa and abroad as evidence that the child/children travelling abroad have not been abducted by their accompanying adult.

Some documents, such as Child Travel Consent forms, are not only necessary but also helpful in keeping children protected. Child Travel Consent forms reduce the risk of abduction or child trafficking. This keeps children safe and prevents missing children from leaving the country.

How do you know if it is needed?
It is best to check with South African Foreign Affairs, your airline, travel agent, or government officials in the country you are visiting to see if it is required. Travelling without consent to travel can lead to travel delays or even denial of exit/entry by one or more of your groups.
Regulations may not require you to provide a Child Travel Consent form if you are flying with children but be sure to check the airline or country border control requirements. Even if a form isn’t legally required, a Child Travel Consent form is highly recommended. Without the proper documents, officers or attendants may not allow you or your child to travel in or out of the country.

Having your Child Travel Consent witnessed or notarised decreases the chance of travel authorities questioning its validity. The country you are travelling to and the airline you are using will affect the legalisation process.

Children Traveling with One Parent
If your child is travelling with only one parent, that parent will need a Child Travel Consent letter that has the other, non-travelling parent’s name, signature, and a short statement authorizing the travel arrangements.

A common scenario for a child traveling with one parent is when the parents are separated or divorced. Custody arrangements can be complex and modify the rules for travel in different ways, but in general it’s important that the child has a travel consent form signed by the non-traveling parent.
With separated parents, it’s also recommended that the parent traveling with the child carry extra documents that demonstrate proof of guardianship, like custody papers, adoption papers, and the child’s birth certificate,
Similar rules apply for a child traveling with adult relatives, like a brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or grandparents, but in this case the travel consent letter must contain the name and signature of both parents instead of just one.
For international travel, some countries may require specific or additional documentation. You can check requirements with the embassy of the country your child is traveling to for more information.

What should the Consent to Travel contain:

We are happy to notarise and authenticate your consent to travel letter for use in any country in the world. It is a quick and effortless process for you. Not sure where to find one? For a small additional fee, we can draft your consent to travel on the spot – without an appointment. message us for more information.

• The child’s contact information
• Both parents’ contact information
• The child’s travel arrangement (one parent, no parents, chaperone, group travel etc.)
• The child’s destination and dates of travel
• Proof of their relationship to their child

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This is a photocopy of an original document which is verified by a notary public to be an accurate copy of the original. This is done when an official document (such as an ID, government papers, educational credentials etc.) needs to be provided/submitted to a third party. Often the original document is one of kind and it becomes impractical to give it away.

Normal photocopies could be doctored or altered. The True Copy is objective evidence of the accuracy of the image
How is it done? To do this, the notary must compare the original document to the copy (we can do the photocopying). He/she verifies that the copy is accurate, unaltered and all details match the original. We are happy to certify true copies. This is done quickly and easily. We are here to help you with your true copy needs.
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Ordering and quoting online is simple and safe. Complete the secure online form to get a no-obligation quotation with a time estimate for completion. You can use the secure incorporated facility to upload any documents you would like us to check.
 

Document preparation is the first step of the document authentication and legalisation process.

If you make a mistake in this first step, you will need to restart the process from the beginning, losing time and money. Read on for information on this crucial step, or contact our friendly experts directly to get your questions answered.

How to Prepare Your Documents
Preparing your documents for the authentication and legalisation process can involve any of the following:

• having your documents notarised
• having a notary make certified true copies of your documents
• having certified translations made of your documents
• Provide required supporting documents

Click on the buttons below for more info or contact our friendly specialists to discuss the document preparation requirements that apply to your specific situation!

How can you help me?
When you contact us for a free consultation, we’ll discuss your situation with you to determine the specific document processing requirements that apply. We’ll then help you with these preparations, ensuring your documents are ready for the authentication and legalisation process. Phone us at 0870010733 or fill out our quick GET STARTED form below, and we’ll get back to you.