DIRCO Apostille Service South Africa
Frenchside has been assisting South Africans since 2011 with professional, reliable apostille services. Our nationwide DIRCO Apostille service ensures that your important documents are legally recognised abroad within 3–5 working days. Whether you need a police clearance for a visa, an educational certificate for employment overseas, or corporate documents for international business, our team ensures a smooth and efficient process.
What Is a DIRCO Apostille?
A DIRCO Apostille is the authentication of South African documents by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) for international use in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. This process confirms your document is genuine, valid, and recognised globally.
Documents commonly requiring DIRCO apostilles include:
Birth and death certificates
Police clearance certificates
Letters of No Impediment (LNI)
Divorce decrees
Company documents
Powers of Attorney
Educational certificates
Passports and driver licenses
Wills and testaments
How Frenchside Handles Your DIRCO Apostille – Step by Step
Step 1: Submit documents by email to info@apostillelegalisation.co.za for a free compliance check and quote.
Step 2: We verify whether additional notarisation, translation, or High Court authentication is required.
Step 3: Confirm and pay our fee: R1,700 per DIRCO document, R650 per High Court apostille, 50% upfront and remainder on collection.
Step 4: We submit your documents to DIRCO and ensure your apostilled documents are returned via secure courier nationwide or ready for collection, typically within 3–5 working days.
Pricing Table – DIRCO & High Court Apostille
| Service | Document Type | Price & Timing |
|---|---|---|
| DIRCO Apostille | Home Affairs Certificates | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Birth Certificate | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Police Clearance | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Death Certificate | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Letter of No Impediment | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Divorce Decree | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Educational Certificates | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Company / CIPC Documents | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| DIRCO Apostille | Passport / Driver Licence | R1,700 • 3–5 working days |
| High Court Apostille | Notarised Documents | R650 • 1–2 working days (same-day possible) |
| Notarisation | Any Document | R650 per page • 1–2 working days |
| Embassy Attestation | Country-Specific | From R1,700 + embassy fees • 1–3 working days |
| Sworn Translation | French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Afrikaans, English | R500 per page • 1 day |
Why Choose Frenchside Nationwide?
Over a decade of experience in document apostille services.
450+ Google reviews and a 4.8-star average rating.
Transparent pricing, secure handling, and full client support.
Nationwide courier available to all major cities including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban.
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Why Choose Frenchside?
Frenchside offers fast, professional, and confidential notarisation, apostille, and legalisation services to ensure your documents are handled with accuracy and efficiency. We ensure your documents are completely verified, notarised, and apostilled with no errors, giving you peace of mind for all international requirements.
Central Pretoria (exact address supplied on contact – safe parking right outside, free Wi-Fi, no appointment needed, friendly and professional staff)
