We offer a Certificate of No Impediment with a Hague Apostille in Cape Town, providing a quick and secure service with convenient home delivery.
Many countries require a Certificate of No Impediment from South Africa to confirm that an individual is legally free to marry. This document is often a standard part of the overseas marriage registration process, and foreign authorities rely on it to ensure that there are no legal barriers in South Africa, such as an existing marriage, that would prevent your union from being recognised.
What is a certificate of No impediment?
A Certificate of No Impediment is an official document issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs. It confirms that a comprehensive review of an individual’s marital status has been carried out, and that no current marriage records have been found under the specified name. If you have been married before, you will need this letter, along with your divorce decree, to prove that you are no longer married. Many countries require this document before you can marry there or register your marriage. The document is officially signed and stamped, making it legally valid for six months from the date of issue. However, most destination countries require Hague apostille authentication before they will accept your certificate.
As mentioned earlier, your Certificate of No Impediment requires a Hague Apostille for use abroad. Foreign authorities cannot independently verify signatures and stamps from South African registry offices. The apostille confirms the document’s authenticity.
Countries that are part of the Hague Convention (over 125 countries, including the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the USA, Australia and Japan) accept apostilled documents without requiring any further authentication. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation handles apostille services for certificates of no impediment.
Frenchside’s Certificate of No Impediment Services in Cape Town
If you need a Certificate of No Impediment but want to avoid long waits at the Department of Home Affairs, or if you are unable to visit in person, we can help to streamline the process for you. Thanks to our strategic location, Frenchside is well-placed to handle time-sensitive applications for Certificates of No Impediment with Hague Apostilles, enabling us to process your application efficiently through the correct legal channels, including the Department of Home Affairs and DIRCO.
How to Apply for a Certificate of No Impediment with Hague Apostille in Cape Town
Step 1: Submit Your Request
Email info@frenchside.co.za with the following:
- Full contact details
- Copy of your South African ID
- Completed DHA-1155 form (Download Here) or contact us directly to obtain one.
At Frenchside, we provide an express service for obtaining a Certificate of No Impediment with a Hague Apostille. We typically complete the process within 15 working days. We are the fastest service in Cape Town. If needed, we can also translate the certificate of no impediment and apostille into French, Spanish, German or Portuguese on the same day. Contact us today to request this service! Tel: 012 348 3134 | Mobile: 081 347 6060 | Email: info@frenchside.co.za