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Apostille Documents in Pretoria
If you are a South African citizen and planning to immigrate, study, or work abroad, your certificates will often need an Apostille certificate to be legally recognised in the destination country. This requirement is essential for countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, and many others.
Apostilles verify the authenticity of documents issued in South Africa and ensure they are accepted internationally. A birth certificate apostille may also be required for family law matters, employment applications, school enrolment, or visa applications.
Document Authentication, Document Legalisation and Apostille in Pretoria
In South Africa, two main authorities handle the legalisation of documents for use abroad through apostilles: High Court: This is responsible for apostilling documents issued by local authorities within South Africa, such as birth certificates, Police Clearance certificates or marriage certificates. Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO): DIRCO handles apostilles for documents issued by the national government or educational institutions in South Africa. The apostille process verifies the authenticity of your document, making it recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
How to Apostille your documents in Pretoria
Step-by-Step Process – Apostille Certificate
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Step 1:
Submit Your Documents:
Scan or photograph your documents and email it to info@apostillelegalisation.co.za for a free quote.
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Step 2:
Document Verification
Our team confirms if the certificate is ready for apostille and checks if additional notarisation or translation is required.
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Step 3:
Confirm & Pay
Accept the quote and pay R1700 per document for Dirco or R650 per document for the High Court apostille Payment terms are 50% upfront or on submission, with the remainder due upon collection.
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Step 4:
Processing and Apostille
We submit your documents to DIRCO or the High Court for authentication. The apostilled certificate is returned via courier or ready for collection, typically within 3 to 5 working days.
Why Choose Global Apostille for Apostille Services in Pretoria?
- Pretoria advantage: No Appointment Apostille service (R650) and 3–5 day DIRCO express (R1,700.
- Nationwide courier: South Africa and Abroad Cape Town, Durban — secure pickup & delivery (R275–R995 each way).
- Transparent pricing: Fixed rates, no guesswork.
- Full support: We check eligibility, submit, track progress, and return safely.
- Trusted: Partnered with Global Apostil for specialized services (PCC, LNI, Drivers Licence).
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Hague Convention Apostille, Apostille Legalisation Document Authentication Service Pretoria
The Hague Convention Apostille, (or simply Apostille, which is a French word that means, “certification”, is a procedure that simplifies the authentication and legalization of public documents so these documents can be valid for use internationally. The Apostille was introduced as an alternative to the old and long legalization process through The Hague Convention of October 5, 1961. The Apostille process under the Hague Convention aims to eliminate the lengthy legalization process and replace it with a single formality meaning once an Apostille certificate has been issued by a competent authority of the country where the document originate, no further legalization process is needed and the document becomes valid in all the 124 states that are signatories of the convention.
The Apostille process includes verifying the authenticity of the document and attaching an apostille certificate to it. The apostille certificate confirms the origin and authenticity of the document and ensures that it is recognized as a legal document in the country where it is being used. South Africa joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 3 August 1994 and it entered into force on 30 April 1995. The designated competent authorities to issue an
apostille in South Africa are the Registrar at the High Court and the Chief Directorate,
Global-Apostille - Fast Document Authentication, High Court Apostille And Dirco Apostille Service In Pretoria, South Africa
If you are planning to use South African documents in a foreign country – such as corporate documents, academic certificates or personal ID documents – your receiving country may ask for them to be legalised or have an Apostille affixed to it. At Global-Apostille we provide a full-service and efficient end-to-end solution so your documents are recognised overseas. With the experience and skills we have accumulated over the years, through providing numerous South African nothing else, but quality Apostille of documents, we guarantee you that you will not regret choosing our services. Global-Apostille assures all its clients that their documents will be apostilled and returned back to them, with no typos or any errors whatsoever. If you are in need of Apostille services in Pretoria, Cape town, Johannesburg and Durban,
we can assist! We ensure that your important documents are properly certified in the least
amount of time possible.
Document Apostille Service Pricing
| Service | Document Type | Price & Estimated Timing |
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| DIRCO Apostille | Home Affairs Certificates | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Birth Certificate | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Police Clearance Certificate | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Death Certificate | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Letter of No Impediment | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Divorce Decree | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Educational Certificates | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Company / CIPC Documents | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Passport Copies | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Driver Licence | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Power of Attorney | R1700 per document • 3–5 working days |
| High Court Apostille | Any Notarised Document | R650 per document • 1–2 working days (same-day possible) |
| Notarisation | All Document Types | R650 per page • 1–2 working days |
| Embassy Attestation | Country-Specific Legalisation | From R1700 + embassy fees • 1–3 working days |
| Sworn Translation (Add-On) | French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Afrikaans and English | R500 per page • 1 working day |
Common Documents for DIRCO Apostille
Home Affairs Certificates
Police Clearances
Notary Public Documents
Passports and Driver Licences
Our Pretoria office is strategically located close to DIRCO and major embassies, allowing us to handle urgent apostille requests faster than most providers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apostille Services in South Africa
You can have your documents apostilled through Global Apostille, which manages the entire process on your behalf — including preparation, notarisation (if required), submission to the relevant authority, and collection. This avoids long queues and rejected applications.
No public appointment is required when using a professional service. We handle submissions directly at Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and lodge documents daily, saving clients weeks of waiting time.
The process involves:
Ensuring the document is original or correctly notarised
Authentication by the High Court (if applicable)
Final Apostille issued by DIRCO
We manage all three steps to ensure compliance with Hague Convention requirements.
No. Courier or retail stores like PostNet cannot issue Apostilles. Only DIRCO may issue the Apostille certificate, and in some cases documents must first be authenticated by the High Court of South Africa.
A High Court Apostille is used for notarised documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, and certified copies.
A DIRCO Apostille is used for official government-issued documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police clearances.
Typical turnaround times are:
High Court Apostille: 1–2 working days (same-day possible)
DIRCO Apostille: 3–5 working days via an express submission
Using a professional service avoids the standard delays experienced with manual applications.
Yes. You can courier your documents to us from anywhere in the world. We process them in Pretoria and courier the completed Apostilled documents back internationally.
Only certain documents require notarisation. Government-issued originals usually do not. We assess your documents first to determine whether notarisation is necessary to prevent rejection.
Yes. We regularly Apostille Police Clearance Certificates issued by the South African Police Service as well as Home Affairs documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates for use abroad.
Global Apostille offers fast, efficient, and confidential services to ensure your documents are notarised, legalised, and apostilled with no errors.
