Apostille Letter of Non-Impediment Certificate Pretoria
Fast and Reliable Apostille for Single Status Certificates (LNI)
Pretoria: Walk-In Letter of Non-Impediment Apostille Service
If you are a South African citizen planning to marry abroad, foreign authorities will usually require a Letter of Non-Impediment (LNI)—also known as a Single Status Certificate—with an Apostille certificate attached.
Global Apostille offers a walk-in, express Apostille service in Pretoria, ensuring your Letter of Non-Impediment is legally authenticated for international use quickly, correctly, and without delays.
What Is a Letter of Non-Impediment (LNI)?
A Letter of Non-Impediment is an official document issued by the Department of Home Affairs confirming that there are no legal obstacles preventing you from getting married. Many countries—including Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, and Saudi Arabia—require this document with an Apostille before a marriage can be registered:
• Issued only to South African citizens
• Valid for six months from date of issue
• Often required together with:
• Divorce decree (if previously married)
• Death certificate of a former spouse (if applicable)
• Summary of the cause of death
Why Apostille a Letter of Non-Impediment?
An Apostille certificate authenticates your Letter of Non-Impediment for use in Hague Convention countries. Without an Apostille, foreign authorities may reject the document.
The Apostille confirms:
The document is genuine
The issuing authority is recognised
The certificate is valid for international legal use
Walk-In Letter of Non-Impediment Apostille – Pretoria
Our Pretoria office is ideally located to manage time-sensitive Apostille requests, allowing us to process your LNI efficiently through the correct legal channels.
How to Apply for a Letter of Non-Impediment Apostille
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Step 1:
Submit Your Request
Email info@apostillelegalisation.co.za with:
Full contact details
Copy of your South African ID
Completed DHA-1155 form
Letter of Non-Impediment (original or verified copy)
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Step 2:
Document Assessment & Quotation
Our team reviews your documents and confirms whether:
Apostille can be applied to the original, or
Notarisation is required first
You will receive a quotation.
Payment terms: 50% upfront | 50% on collection
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Step 3:
Apostille Processing
Once payment is received, we proceed immediately with the Apostille process and notify you when the document is ready for collection.
Processing Times
Notary 1–3 working days
High Court Apostille: 1 -2 working days
Dirco Apostille 3 working days
Fees
Notary : R650
Dirco Apostille: R1700
High Court Apostille: R650
Our Letter of Non-Impediment Apostille Service Includes
✔ Document compliance check
✔ Notary coordination (if required)
✔ DIRCO Apostille processing
✔ Express handling through Pretoria
✔ Status updates throughout the process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A Letter of Non-Impediment is used to prove that a South African citizen is legally free to marry. Foreign marriage authorities request this document to confirm that there are no legal obstacles, such as an existing marriage, preventing the applicant from getting married abroad.
Not all countries require an Apostille, but many do—especially countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. An Apostille confirms the authenticity of the Letter of Non-Impediment for international use. We always recommend confirming requirements with the foreign authority or allowing us to advise based on your destination country.
In South Africa, a Letter of Non-Impediment is valid for six months from the date of issue. Foreign authorities usually require the document to be valid at the time of marriage registration, so timing your application correctly is important.
Yes. If you are a South African citizen living abroad, you can still apply. We assist clients worldwide by handling the application, Apostille process, and courier delivery, making it unnecessary to return to South Africa.
Yes. If you were previously married, you will need to provide a copy of your final divorce decree. This document confirms that your previous marriage has been legally dissolved and that you are eligible to remarry.
Yes. We offer an express Apostille service through DIRCO, with processing typically completed within three to five working days, depending on document readiness and compliance.
Yes. Once your Letter of Non-Impediment has been Apostilled, we can arrange secure international courier delivery to almost any country. Courier fees vary depending on destination and service level.
Global Apostille offers fast, compliant, and confidential Apostille services for marriage-related documents used abroad.
Tel
+27 12 348 3134
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+27 81 347 6060
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