Letter of Non-Impediment with Dirco Apostille – 5 Days Express Service – South Africa

Q: How to apply for a Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage?

To obtain a Letter of Non-Impediment (LNI), apply through a High Commission or Consulate if overseas, or through your local Home Affairs office if in South Africa.

Q: How long does it take to get the Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage?

The standard process may take up to 6 months depending on application volumes at the Department of Home Affairs. With our fast-track service, it can be issued within 5 working days.

Q: When does the Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage expire?

It expires 6 months from the date of issue.

Q: Do you need a Letter of Non-Impediment to get married in South Africa?

Yes, if a foreign national is marrying a South African citizen, they must present a Letter of Non-Impediment.

Q: What is the importance of the Letter of Non-Impediment?

It is an official government document confirming that a person has no registered marriage in South Africa, ensuring they are free to marry.

Q: Why does the Letter of Non-Impediment need to be apostilled?

If the document is intended for use abroad, apostille authentication is legally required to verify its legitimacy.

Q: Which countries recognise the Apostille Certificate from South Africa?

Any member country of the Hague Convention accepts an apostille certificate from South Africa without the need for further legalisation.

Q: Who provides an Apostille certificate in South Africa?

Apostille certificates are issued by the South African High Courts and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria.

Letter of Non-Impediment & Apostille Services for South Africans Marrying Abroad

The Letter of Non-Impediment (LNI), also referred to as a Certificate of No Impediment, Single Status Certificate, Affidavit of Single Status, Declaration of Non-Impediment to Marriage, Unmarried Certificate, and or Marriage Eligibility Certificate is an official document issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA). It states that you are not currently married, and therefore legally free to marry. This certificate is often requested by foreign authorities during the marriage registration process abroad.

At Global Apostille, we assist clients with both the application for the Letter of Non-Impediment and the apostille legalisation process required to use it internationally. Our services are fast, reliable, and available to clients across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and other areas of South Africa.

Common Reasons You May Need This Certificate:

You are planning to get married in a foreign country.
You need to register your marriage in a country that requires confirmation of your marital status.
The foreign country is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, and requires the letter to be apostilled.
Document Validity: The certificate is typically valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
Some countries may require a more recent certificate, depending on their own laws.

Global Apostille Letter of Non-Impediment And Apostille Express Service:

We offer a full-service solution that includes applying for the Letter of Non-Impediment on your behalf and legalising it with an apostille from DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation).

Letter of Non-Impediment Application

We liaise directly with the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria to submit your application and collect your certificate once it is issued. This saves you time and ensures all documentation is submitted correctly to avoid unnecessary delays.

What’s Included?:

Review of your documents and application form
Submission to DHA on your behalf
Collection of certificate from DHA
Optional courier delivery of your final documents

DIRCO Apostille Legalisation

Once the Letter of Non-Impediment has been issued, many countries will require it to be apostilled before it can be accepted for legal purposes. We submit the document to DIRCO for apostille and collect it on your behalf.

What’s Included?:

Review and preparation of the LNI for apostille
Submission to DIRCO in Pretoria
Collection of apostilled document
Optional courier delivery
Service Fee: R1199.99 per document

Certified Translation

If your documents need to be presented in a foreign language, we offer certified translations that meet embassy and consular requirements. Our translators are qualified to provide certified translations for legal use.

Languages Available:

Translation Fee: From R500 per page

Delivery Time: 1–3 working days depending on the language and complexity

Requirements to Apply For Letter Of Non Impediment And Apostille Express Service

To apply for a Letter of Non-Impediment, you must provide the following:

A copy of your South African ID or passport
A completed DHA-1155 form Download here
A completed client information form (we will send this to you)
Proof of payment (50% deposit required to begin)

How to Apply

Email your request to info@apostillelegalisation.co.za
Attach a clear scan of your South African ID and completed DHA-1155 form
We will review your documents and respond within 30 minutes with a quote and next steps
Pay a 50% deposit and we’ll begin the application process
Your final documents will be ready within 5 working days (or sooner)

Courier delivery is available nationwide. International delivery available upon request.

Letter of Non Impediment And Apostille Legalisation Price List (Rates)

Service	Turnaround Time	Fee (ZAR)
Letter of Non-Impediment Application	5 Working Days	R2999.99
DIRCO Apostille (per document)	3 Working Days	R1199.99
High Court Apostille ( per document)	1 Working Day	R650
Certified Translation (per page)	1 Working Day	R500
Courier (Nationwide – Courier Guy)	1 Working Day Overnight Courier (OVN)	From R350
Courier (International – DHL)	2 – 5 Working Days	From R1000

50% deposit required to begin service. Balance payable on collection or dispatch of final documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Letter of Non-Impediment (LNI)

1. How to apply for a Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage?

To obtain a Letter of Non-Impediment (LNI), you must apply to a High Commission or Consulate if you are overseas, or to your local Home Affairs.

2.How long does it take to get the Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage?

The length of the process to approve and receive the letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage is dependent on the volume of applications that the DHA is receiving. For that reason, the application for the letter of impediment may take up to 6 months to be approved. With our fast track service can assist you within 5 working days.

3.When does the Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage expire?

A South African Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage expire 6 months after the date of issue.

4.Do you need a Letter of Non-Impediment to get married in South Africa?

If a foreign national is marrying a South African citizen, they must present a Letter of non-impediment.

5.What is the importance of the letter of Non-Impediment?

The letter of Non-impediment is important because it is a government official document that indicates that a thorough search has been conducted on your personal credentials and that no record of marriage can be found on your name. Without this certification, people would be able to marry people in different countries without each country knowing about the marriage.

6.Why does the letter of Non-impediment need to be apostilled?

If you intend to use it overseas, it’s a legal requirement. Letter of Non-impediment (LNI) must be authenticated and verified by a legal authority to prove their authenticity abroad.

7.Which countries recognise the Apostille Certificate from South Africa?

Any country that is a member of the Hague Convention will accept an apostille certificate from South Africa without further legalisation. Find a list here.

8.Who provides an Apostille certificate in South Africa?

In South Africa, Apostilles certificates are provided by the South African High Courts and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) located in Pretoria.

Why Use Global Apostille for your Letter of Non-Impediment And Apostille Service ?

Fast turnaround: We offer one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry so that you can get your Letter of Non-impediment (LNI) and Apostille quickly and without any stress.
Our Offices Located in Pretoria: Close to Home Affairs and DIRCO offices for express document submissions.
Experience with marriage documentation: We’ve assisted hundreds of clients getting married abroad.
Nationwide service: We serve clients in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and across South Africa.
Transparent pricing: No hidden fees, with a clear payment process via EFT or in-person card payment

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Global-Apostille offer fast, efficient and seamless service to meet your expectation. Client confidentiality as paramount and endeavour to provide a first class service to our clients. To find out more about our fast and reliable document legalisation service.
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+27 12 348 3134

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+27 81 347 6060

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info@apostillelegalisation.co.za

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The Letter of Non-Impediment With Dirco Apostille Certificate express service within 5 Working Days is available in Pretoria, Johannesburg Cape Town or Durban. Our Certificate of Non-impediment service: verification & Submission of the documents to DHA: R 2999.99 Five (5) working days. Includes: Checking your application documents for the Certificate of Non-impediment to ensure they have been properly completed as required. The Dirco Apostille is part of our express document Legalisation services.

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