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All You Need to Know About Apostille Certification in South Africa
Comprehensive guide to apostille certification and its significance in South Africa.
Importance of High Court Apostille or DIRCO Apostille for Legal Documents
Importance of High Court Apostille or DIRCO Apostille for Legal Documents
The Difference Between High Court Apostille and DIRCO Apostille
Understand the distinctions between a High Court apostille and a DIRCO apostille.
Which Documents are Commonly Notarised?
Although there are a wide variety of documents that can (and must) be notarised by a Notary, the most common documents include the following…
I Need to Send My Documents Outside of South Africa?
Notary Public, Apostille, Hague Convention, DIRCO … What does it all mean? This article will guide you in the right direction.
An Apostille Was Not at the Last Supper
Apostille certificates are a result of the Hague Convention that allows documents issued in one country to be accepted as official documents in another country. The authentication of public officials' signatures on documents are made in order to be used outside South Africa.
A Need For a Notary
If you are planning to travel abroad for work or study purposes, or are getting married you may have come across a few legal terms that you might have you bamboozled. After reading this article, we hope that you will have a better understanding of what a Notary Public (or just a Notary) is, what functions a Notary is responsible for, and what it means to have a document notarised for legal use abroad.
Authentication of Documents Executed Inside of South Africa for Use Outside of South Africa
Here’s a short guide to help ensure that your documents for use outside South Africa are legally valid.
When Do I Need an Apostille?
An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document. This article explains when you need an Apostille.
When is a Spousal Affidavit or Notarial Agreement required?
In the case of a life partner who is a foreign citizen, you can apply for a spousal visa when you’re in a permanent relationship or married to a South African Citizen or a foreigner that has a permanent residency permit in South Africa. This is where a Spousal Affidavit will be necessary to process your application.