What is a High Court Apostille?

The High Court of South Africa issues apostilles for notarised documents and private documents. If your document has been notarised by a Notary Public, it requires a High Court apostille rather than a DIRCO apostille.

This is the fastest apostille option in South Africa, with processing taking only 3 working days compared to 1-2 weeks for DIRCO apostilles. High Court apostilles are accepted in all 120+ countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Fast Processing

3 working days at any High Court in South Africa

Documents We Apostille at High Court

  • Powers of Attorney - General and special powers of attorney for international use
  • Affidavits - Sworn statements, statutory declarations, and affirmations
  • Certified Copies - Notarised copies of passports, IDs, and other documents
  • Commercial Documents - Company resolutions, contracts, agreements
  • Consent Letters - Parental consent for child travel, guardianship documents
  • Antenuptial Contracts - Marriage contracts for international registration
  • Trust Documents - Trust deeds and resolutions
  • Medical Certificates - Notarised medical reports and certificates

High Court vs DIRCO Apostille

Feature High Court Apostille DIRCO Apostille
Processing Time 3 working days 1-2 weeks
Document Types Notarised/Private documents Government-issued documents
Examples Powers of attorney, affidavits, contracts Birth certificates, police clearance, degrees
Location Any High Court in SA DIRCO Pretoria only

How the High Court Apostille Process Works

1

Document Notarisation

Your document must first be notarised by a Notary Public. We offer notary services if needed.

2

Submit to Us

Send us your notarised document via courier or drop it off at our office.

3

High Court Submission

We submit your document to the High Court for apostille authentication.

4

Fast Turnaround

Within 3 working days, we collect your apostilled document and deliver it to you.

Common Uses for High Court Apostilled Documents

  • International Property Transactions - Powers of attorney for property purchases abroad
  • Business Overseas - Company resolutions, contracts for international business
  • Child Travel - Parental consent letters for minors travelling internationally
  • Legal Proceedings - Affidavits and sworn statements for foreign courts
  • Banking & Finance - Account opening, loan applications abroad

Need a Fast High Court Apostille?

Get your notarised documents apostilled in just 3 working days. Contact us for a quote.

Request a High Court Apostille Quote

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