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Where are documents Apostilled in South-Africa?

Where are documents Apostilled in South-Africa?

In South Africa, Apostille Certificates are issued primarily by: The Registrar of the High Court, where documents have been authenticated by a notary public; or he Department of International Relations and Cooperation's (DIRCO) ...

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What is the role of DIRCO in the legalisation of documents for official use in foreign countries?

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is responsible for apostilling documents in South Africa, as it is the designated Competent Authority under the Hague Convention. The Convention simplifies the authentication process for public documents used in foreign countries, providing a special certificate called the Apostille,

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