What is your status on the Home Affairs system?
We often get approached by clients who need assistance verifying their legal status on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Obtaining a South African birth or marriage certificate
Obtaining a South African birth or marriage certificate, however simple it might seem, can be a tedious and time-consuming process
The importance of South African driver’s licence confirmation letters
Anybody that wants to apply to either convert their South African driver’s licence for a foreign licence abroad or obtain
The importance of citizenship retention letters
Thousands of South Africans living abroad were dealt a massive blow when a judgment at the Pretoria High Court brought
Police clearance fingerprints for South Africa still use ink
We have had many clients enquiring about digital fingerprints for police clearances. Unfortunately, SA police clearance applications still rely on
Make sure you have a copy of your divorce decree
Any South African citizen that was married and got divorced must have a copy of their divorce decree. It is
Apply for citizenship retention letters early
Many South Africans are unaware of how assuming citizenship in another country might affect their South African citizenship. If you
Marrying a foreigner in South Africa? How it works
Anyone who wishes to get married in South Africa legally must prove that they are legally eligible to marry. Usually
South African passport renewal – Start planning now!
Please note: Apostil.co.za cannot assist with passport renewals, as applicants must apply in person. The nationwide lockdowns imposed by the
Expiry and validity of apostilles and authentications
We often get asked what the validity of apostilles and authentications are and if these stamps ever expire. The most