If you are considering immigrating or working abroad, you may you may have heard the term “Apostille”. When you apply for a visa, you must submit certain documents, but what exactly does that entail?

When an Apostille is affixed to a document, it indicates that the document has been authenticated or legalized by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria.

What Are the Steps Involved in Apostilling a Document?

In order for documents from one country to be accepted in another, they must be apostilled. You will need apostilles if you are working or living abroad. You will also need them for the following reasons:

  1. Documents originate or will be used in a country that is a party to the Hague Convention;
  2. In a variety of cross-border situations, such as international relocations, international marriages, and immigration applications to foreign countries, public documents are required.
  3. It is considered a public document by the law of the country in which it was issued.
  4. The country where the document is to be used requires an Apostille in order to acknowledge it as an official foreign document.

What Documents Require an Apostille?

Several types of documents might need to be apostilled in order to be used for travel or employment. These include:

  • Marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, and divorce certificates that are unabridged
  • Police Clearance Certificates
  • Letters of No Impediment
  • Certification from an academic institution
  • Power of attorney
  • Contracts & Agreements

Where do I get the Hague Apostille?

When it comes to obtaining an apostille, the process can be extremely challenging. By hiring a company like DocAssist, you can save both time and hassle. Documents can be apostilled for legal purposes by DocAssist. As soon as we receive all the necessary information and documents, we forward them to Dirco for apostillization. The documents are then delivered through DHL. For more information about DocAssist or to get started, please contact us. 

 

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