Timings are estimates only based on our experience. Enquire for up-to-date information.
| Service description | ||
| Apostille / Authentication / Attestation fees | ||
| Standard ApostilleExpedited apostilleDIRCO (Pretoria) | R875 per document(please enquire) | ~4-8 weeks~1-2 weeks(by DIRCO appointment) |
| High Court Apostille(includes Notary) | R1,150 – R2,875(depending on court)per document | 2-5 working days (depending on court) |
| Apostille SA qualification(SAQA and DIRCO) | R2,750 – SAQAR2,750 – UmalusiR875 – DIRCO | ~2-4 weeks~2-6 weeks~2-6 weeks |
| Apostilled SA medical certificate(first HPCSA, then DIRCO) | R2,180 – HPCSAR875 – DIRCO | ~2-6 weeks in totalEstimated timing |
| Notarisations(by notary public) | R950per page | ~1-2 working days |
| Embassy attestationsRead here: Attestations | Service / embassy fees vary – please enquire | 1-6 weeks(depends on country) |
| Police Clearance Certificates for South Africa | (if no convictions) | |
| SAPS Police Clearance(Basic service) | R2,975 SAPS-91(a) form | 20-30 working daysEstimated timing |
| SAPS Police Clearance(Extra attention) | R3,950SAPS-91(a) form | 15 working daysEstimated timing |
| SAPS Police Clearance(Priority service) | R5,350SAPS-91(a) form | 8-10 working daysEstimated timing |
| SAPS Police Clearance(Front-of-queue service) | R6,915SAPS-91(a) form | 2-5 working days Estimated timing |
| SAPS Police Clearance(Speed up existing application) | R5,750(SMS reference needed) | 5 working daysEstimated timing |
| SAPS Police Clearance Reprint(within 3 months) | R2,500 | 5-10 working daysEstimated timing |
| Personal documents | ||
| All timings are estimates only. Read T&Cs here. | ||
| Abridged Birth CertificateAbridged Marriage Certificate | R3,150 DHA-154 form | Usually 2-5 working daysEstimated timing |
| Unabridged Birth Certificate(standard) | R4,850DHA-154 form | Usually 4-8 weeksEstimated timing |
| Unabridged Birth Certificate(priority) | R5,950DHA-154 form | Usually 1-4 weeksEstimated timing |
| Unabridged Marriage Certificate(standard) | R4,850DHA-130 form | Usually 4-8 weeksEstimated timing |
| Unabridged Marriage Certificate(priority) | R5,950DHA-130 form | Usually 1-4 weeksEstimated timing |
| Vault Birth or Marriage Certificate(from DHA archives) | R5,550 DHA-154 form | Usually 6-8 weeksEstimated timing |
| Unabridged Death Certificates(standard)Information here | R4,850 | Usually 4-8 weeksEstimated timing |
| Unabridged Death Certificates(priority)Information here | R5,950 | Usually 1-4 weeksEstimated timing |
| Letter of No Impediment(single or divorced status)(standard) | R4,850 DHA-1155 form | Usually 4-8 weeksEstimated timing |
| Letter of No Impediment(single or divorced status)(priority) | R5,950DHA-1155 form | Usually 1-2 weeksEstimated timing |
| Status checkID number check | R875 | 1-2 days |
| ID number search | R1,500 | 1-5 days |
| Marriage registration | R4,550 | Usually 2 weeksEstimated timing |
| Confirmation of Marriage(proof of marriage) | R4,850Mainly for foreign marriages | Usually 1-4 weeksEstimated timing |
| Surname change(due to marriage or divorce only) | R3,750 | Usually 1-2 weeksEstimated timing |
| Correction on DHA documents | R1,950 | Dependent on correctionNo estimation |
| Letter for Retention of SA Citizenship | No longer required | Information here |
| Determination of Citizenship StatusInformation here | R5,950BI-529 form | Usually 2-4 weeksEstimated timing |
| Letter for Renunciation of SA CitizenshipInformation here | R5,450BI-246 form | Currently unavailable |
| Naturalisation CertificateInformation here | R7,500 | Currently unavailableSee Determination Letter |
| Divorce documents | ||
| Divorce registration | R4,550 | ~2 weeksEstimated timing |
| Divorce decreewith case number | R4,750 | 1-4 weekslonger if off-site |
| Divorce decreewithout case number | R6,750 | 1-24 weeksmuch longer if ex-court |
| Settlement Agreement(if exists in file) | +R1,250 | Added to above |
| Vehicle Clearance/Export Services | ||
| Vehicle Export Clearance(globally or SARPCCO) | R4,900 | 2-3 weeksEstimated timing |
| ITAC only Service | +R2,500 | 1-2 weeks(added to above) |
| Data dot service | +R1,950 | 1-2 weeks(added to above) |
| Vehicle Police Clearance(incl. Recovered) | R3,750 | 1-2 weeksEstimated timing |
| Engine Police Clearance(new VIN number) | R3,750 | 1-2 weeksEstimated timing |
| Other Services | ||
| Drivers License Verification CertificateMore info here | R3,750 | 2-3 weeksEstimated timing |
| SANDF Discharge CertificateMilitary Exemption | R3,750 | 2-8 weeksEstimated timing |
| Foreign Embassy Stamps and AttestationsMore info here | R1,500 (excl. auth./embassy) | 3-5 days |
| Translations (all languages) | ~R1,500 per pageSend copies to quote | Usually 2-5 working days |
| Police Clearance Collections | R1,500 | 1-5 working daysonce completed |
| TEFL Apostille Pack(read more here) | Discount for 3 documents or more | 2-3 weeks |
| Criminal Record Expungements(Form and criteria) | R12,000 | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Courier / delivery fees | ||
| We collect and deliver in the main Joburg/Pretoria areas | R450 | 1 day |
| We collect-courier or courier from or to a South African address (DHL) | R250-R350 each way | 1-3 days |
| We collect-courier or courier from or to an international address (DHL) | R925 each way | 2-5 days |
Obtaining and legalising documents is often handled differently depending on the case at hand and where you are based, and therefore exact pricing is not available until you communicate certain details to us. In order to find out what you need and quote you quickly, please fill in the form below for exact pricing, or call us on the number at the top of the webpage.
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Why use us?
- Saving you time: We queue for you, we apply on your behalf, we call and travel many times to follow up on your applications and then collect once ready. Usually we receive documents much, much faster than if you had applied alone, especially if you are based outside of South Africa. You save masses of time, effort and money using our services.
- Cheaper for you: When you consider your valuable time, travel expenses to embassies or govertment departments, waiting in queues, the effort of completing forms correctly, knowing where to go, what to do, what to fill in, following up on the phone, travelling to collect, the list is endless! When you add up the cost of all that, our services are much cheaper than going it alone.
- Experience and know-how: We are a reputable firm with an extensive track record. We employ and work with lawyers, marriage officers, notaries, finance/tax experts and many more experienced professionals. Other providers are typically back-street operators or single operators – be aware as your personal documentation is at stake.
- Compliance: We are POPIA / PAIA compliant – after completing your instruction any extra physical and digital documentation is properly disposed of. We protect client information, which is key to your security and our integrity.
