Police Clearance Certificate DIRCO Apostille Urgent Service
A Police Clearance Certificate in South Africa is an official record of a person’s criminal history, including arrests, charges, convictions, and sentences. These records are issued by the Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management (CR & CSM) division of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Pretoria.
If you plan to use your Police Clearance Certificate abroad—for employment, immigration, or legal purposes—you will need a DIRCO Apostille to ensure it is legally recognised in foreign countries
Global Apostille offers a DIRCO Apostille urgent service, providing fast, reliable processing to have your Police Clearance Certificate apostilled within from 5 working days.
Get your Police Clearance Certificate DIRCO Apostille From 5 working days
Why You Need a DIRCO Apostille for Police Clearance Certificates
A DIRCO Apostille is required when your Police Clearance Certificate is to be used for:
- Employment background checks abroad
- Immigration and visa applications
- International security vetting
- Academic or professional registration overseas
- Legal verification for international authorities
DIRCO Apostille Process for Police Clearance Certificates
- Document Assessment
Send us a copy of your Police Clearance Certificate for verification. - Service Confirmation
Approve our quote and receive submission instructions. - Document Submission
Deliver or courier your original Police Clearance Certificate to our office. - DIRCO Apostille Submission
We submit your document directly to DIRCO for Apostille certification. - Completion & Return
Your apostilled Police Clearance Certificate is returned, ready for international use.
DIRCO Apostille Requirements
To avoid delays, your Police Clearance Certificate must:
- Be a recently issued certificate from SAPS
- Be the original or a notarised copy in good condition
- Contain all official stamps and signatures
- Be free from markings, damage, or foreign labels
DIRCO Apostille Cost
- DIRCO Apostille Service: R1700.00 per Police Clearance Certificate
DIRCO Apostille Processing Time
- Urgent DIRCO Apostille: From 5 working days
Why Choose Global Apostille?
Global Apostille provides trusted DIRCO Apostille urgent services across South Africa, including Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
We manage every step, from verifying your Police Clearance Certificate to submitting it to DIRCO, ensuring your document is accepted internationally without delay.
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.
Common Documents We Apostille
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is a Police Clearance Certificate valid for apostille purposes?
It must be recently issued, as foreign authorities require up-to-date background verification. - Do I need the original document?
DIRCO requires the original or a notarised copy for Apostille certification. - How quickly can I get my Police Clearance Certificate apostilled?
With our urgent DIRCO service, your document is ready in from 5 days.