Easy Apostille Services

Apostille & Document Legalisation

We handle the entire apostille process for you, from document preparation to DIRCO or High Court submission and collection, making international document authentication simple and stress-free.

DIRCO Apostille R1,650

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues apostilles for government-issued public documents. DIRCO apostille is required for documents issued by government departments such as Home Affairs, SAPS, and educational institutions.

• Birth Certificates - Unabridged birth certificates from Home Affairs
• Marriage Certificates - Marriage certificates from Home Affairs
• Death Certificates - Death certificates from Home Affairs
• Police Clearance Certificates - SAPS police clearance for international use
• Educational Documents - Degrees, diplomas, matric certificates

Processing Time: ~1 week at DIRCO in Pretoria

High Court Apostille From R1,650

The High Court issues apostilles for notarised documents and private documents. This is the faster option for documents that have been notarised by a Notary Public.

• Powers of Attorney - General and special powers of attorney
• Affidavits - Sworn statements and declarations
• Certified Copies - Notarised copies of original documents
• Commercial Documents - Company resolutions, contracts
• Consent Letters - Parental consent for child travel

Processing Time: 3 working days at any High Court in South Africa

Department of Home Affairs Certificates

We assist with obtaining original certificates from the Department of Home Affairs for apostille purposes. These documents are essential for immigration, marriage abroad, and international applications.

• Unabridged Birth Certificate - Full birth certificate showing both parents' details
• Marriage Certificate - Official marriage certificate for international use
• Death Certificate - Official death certificate
• Letter of No Impediment - Certificate confirming single status for marriage abroad
• Divorce Decree - Certified copies of divorce decrees

Processing Time: around 2 weeks from Home Affairs

Additional Documents We Apostille

Apostille Services by City

Find apostille information for your city, including local drop-off, courier coverage and turnaround details:

• Apostille Johannesburg — same-day Honeydew drop-off, R250 overnight courier from JHB metro
• Apostille Pretoria — fastest in SA, DIRCO and High Court within 15 minutes
• Apostille Cape Town — overnight courier round-trip, no flying documents up
• Apostille Durban — overnight Courier Guy from KZN metro
• Apostille Sandton — overnight collection from financial district
• Apostille Centurion — defence/aerospace specialty
• Apostille Randburg — closest to Honeydew Document Depo

• Medical Documents - Medical certificates, health records, vaccination records
• Court Orders - Custody orders, maintenance orders, court judgments
• Company Documents - Company registration, share certificates, resolutions
• Professional Certificates - Trade certificates, professional registrations

Embassy Attestation Services

For countries that are not members of the Hague Convention, documents require embassy attestation. We facilitate the complete attestation process including:

• DIRCO Authentication - Department of International Relations and Cooperation
• Embassy Legalisation - Document attestation at foreign embassies
• Consular Services - Assistance with consular document requirements
• Translation Services - Certified document translations where required

SAQA Qualification Verification

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) provides verification and evaluation of qualifications. We assist with:

• Certificate of Verification - Verification of South African qualifications
• Foreign Qualification Evaluation - Evaluation of foreign qualifications
• Document Authentication - Authentication for immigration purposes

Professional Council Certifications

Healthcare professional? See our dedicated Letters of Good Standing page for HPCSA, SAPC and SANC apostille — required by UK NMC, Australia AHPRA, Canada provincial colleges and Saudi SCFHS before you can practice abroad.

We assist with obtaining certifications from professional councils:

• HPCSA - Health Professions Council of South Africa registration and certificates
• SAPC - South African Pharmacy Council certifications
• SANC - South African Nursing Council certifications
• RMTC - Road Transport Management Corporation certificates

The Apostille Process

Our streamlined process ensures your documents are authenticated correctly:

• Step 1: Document Assessment - We review your documents to ensure they meet requirements
• Step 2: Open File & Quote - We open a file and create your quote
• Step 3: DIRCO or High Court Submission - Documents are submitted to DIRCO or the High Court for apostille, depending on document type
• Step 4: Collection & Delivery - We collect your apostilled documents and deliver them to you

Apostille Costs in South Africa (2026)

Our apostille service fees include document handling, submission to DIRCO or the High Court, and collection:

Prices are per document and include VAT. Multiple-document packages may qualify for discounts. Contact us for a package quote.

Legal Framework & Source References

Apostille services in South Africa are governed by the following legal instruments and authorities:

• Convention of 5 October 1961 — The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) treaty that abolished the requirement for legalisation of foreign public documents
• Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) — The designated competent authority in South Africa for issuing apostilles on government documents, based in Pretoria
• South African High Court (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) — Issues apostilles for notarised and private documents under the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013
• Hague Convention Status Table — Full list of 125+ member countries that accept South African apostilles. South Africa acceded to the Convention on 30 April 1995