by Docassist Admin | Sep 26, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Why do some documents need an apostille? Foreign officials want proof that a South African signature or seal is genuine. An apostille provides that proof for countries that belong to the Hague Convention. When attached, it tells a foreign registry, university, bank,...
by Docassist Admin | Sep 26, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Why your qualifications need an apostille abroad Universities, employers, and licensing bodies must trust that your certificates are genuine. An apostille proves that the signature or seal on a South African document is authentic, so registrars and HR teams abroad can...
by Docassist Admin | Sep 26, 2025 | Apostille Documents
What is an apostille and why it matters in 2025? An apostille is a small certificate that makes a South African public document valid in other Hague Convention countries. It confirms the official signature or seal, not the content itself. If you are moving abroad,...
by Docassist Admin | Sep 26, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Why do personal records need apostilles? Personal civil records prove identity and family relationships. When you present them in another country, officials must be sure the signatures and seals are genuine. An apostille provides that trust quickly between Hague...
by Docassist Admin | Aug 25, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Why Apostille Documents Are Often a Headache for South Africans If you’ve ever needed to get apostille documents in South Africa, you know how time-consuming the process can be. Between government delays, long queues at Home Affairs, and DIRCO’s unpredictable...
by Docassist Admin | Aug 25, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Why Apostille Delays Are More Common Than You Think Applying for apostille documents in South Africa can be frustrating. You’ve submitted everything, paid the courier, and waited weeks, only to be told your application is delayed or rejected. Unfortunately, this is a...
