Birth Certificate Urgent DIRCO Apostille Service

A birth certificate is an official document issued by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) confirming a child’s birth in South Africa. It includes the baby’s name, date and place of birth, and the names of their parents. Birth certificates are commonly required for immigration, visa applications, dual citizenship, getting married abroad and international schooling.

When submitting your birth certificate overseas, it must be apostilled by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to be legally recognised in another country.

 

Global Apostille offers clients in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban a fast and reliable urgent DIRCO apostille service, ensuring your birth certificate is processed efficiently and correctly for international use.

Get your Unabridged Birth Certificate apostilled from 5 working days

Our urgent DIRCO Apostille service is designed for individuals and families who need their documents processed quickly for time-sensitive applications abroad.

We handle the entire process, from document verification to submission to DIRCO, ensuring compliance with all requirements.

When Do You Need a DIRCO Apostille for an Unabridged Birth Certificate?

A DIRCO Apostille is typically required when your Unabridged Birth Certificate will be used abroad for:

  • Visa and immigration applications
  • Dual citizenship applications
  • International marriage registration
  • School enrolment overseas
  • Residency and relocation processes
  • Legal identification in a foreign country

DIRCO Apostille Process for Unabridged Birth Certificates

Our streamlined process ensures your document is handled professionally and without delays:

  1. Document Assessment
    Send us a copy of your Unabridged Birth Certificate via email. We will confirm whether the document meets DIRCO requirements.
  2. Service Confirmation
    Once you accept our quote, we will provide instructions for submission and payment.
  3. Document Submission
    Deliver or courier your original document to our office in Pretoria.
  4. DIRCO Apostille Submission
    We submit your Unabridged Birth Certificate directly to DIRCO for Apostille certification.
  5. Completion & Return
    Your apostilled document is returned to you, ready for use internationally.

DIRCO Apostille Requirements

To ensure successful processing, your Unabridged Birth Certificate must:

  • Be an original document issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs
  • Be in good condition with clear, legible print and official stamps
  • Not contain any alterations, damage, or foreign markings
  • Reflect accurate and up-to-date personal information

DIRCO Apostille Cost

  • DIRCO Apostille Service: R1700.00 per document

DIRCO Apostille Processing Time

  • Urgent DIRCO Apostille: From 5 working days

Why Choose Global Apostille?

Global Apostille specialises in DIRCO Apostille urgent services across South Africa, including Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

We manage the entire legalisation process, ensuring your Unabridged Birth Certificate is correctly prepared and submitted without unnecessary delays.

Our experience with civil documents ensures fast turnaround times and full compliance with international requirements.

Contact Us Today

Email us at info@apostillelegalisation.co.za, or fill out the form below and our one of our friendly staff members will contact you to assist with your apostille requirements.

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