by Docassist Admin | Aug 25, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Why Apostille Documents Are Crucial for Moving Abroad Planning to leave South Africa for good? Whether you’re heading to Australia, the UK, New Zealand, or Canada, getting your paperwork in order is one of the most important steps. That includes your apostille...
by Docassist Admin | Aug 25, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Why Document Certification Matters More Than You Think When you need to use a South African document abroad—like a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or power of attorney, you’ll often hear the terms apostille documents or authentication. These aren’t just...
by Docassist Admin | Jul 29, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Do All Countries Accept Apostille Documents the Same Way? No — and this is where many South Africans get caught off guard. While the apostille is a widely accepted form of document legalisation under the Hague Convention, each country has its own rules about what...
by Docassist Admin | Jul 29, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Can You Apply for Apostille Documents Online in South Africa? Yes — but not fully. In South Africa, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) does not currently offer a complete digital apostille system. You can begin the process online using a...
by Docassist Admin | Jul 29, 2025 | Apostille Documents
Do You Need a Translation Before Getting an Apostille? In many cases, yes. If you’re submitting South African documents to a country where English or Afrikaans isn’t an official language, the receiving authority will likely require a certified translation before...
by Docassist Admin | Jul 29, 2025 | Apostille Documents
What Is an Apostille and Why Does It Matter? If you’ve ever needed to use a South African document in another country, chances are you’ve come across the term apostille. It’s a special certificate that proves your document is authentic and legally recognised abroad....
