Fast & Urgent Document Notarisation Services in Johannesburg
Urgent situations often require urgent notarisation of documents, whether for visa applications, Power of Attorney signatures or urgent business transactions. To meet these needs, Frenchside offers a same-day notarisation service, enabling individuals and businesses in Johannesburg to process documents quickly and efficiently.
Understanding how our service works and what to expect can help you avoid delays and ensure smooth processing. With our same-day notary service in Johannesburg, Frenchside can notarise, apostille and translate your document if needed on the same day — and you can use our hourly courier service to send your notarised document to any location, including abroad, by close of business.
Documents Eligible for Same-Day Notarisation
Many commonly used documents can be notarised within the same day.
Certified True Copies: Obtain officially certified copies of important documents such as birth certificates and passports.
Signature Witnessing: We offer reliable witnessing services for various legal documents.
Affidavits and Power of Attorneys: Get your affidavits and power of attorneys notarised by our experienced partner notaries.
How Same-Day Notarisation Works
1. Document Preparation
Ensure documents are complete and accurate. Documents may need legally translated.
- Booking or Online Submission
You can schedule an in-person appointment or submit documents through email. Early submission speeds up processing.
- Identity & Document Verification
The notary verifies identity using ID or passport.
- Signing & Certification
The document is signed in the presence of the notary (physically or via video call), and the official seal is applied.
- Issuance of Notarised Document
Same day issuance after verification is complete.
Same-Day Notary Requirements
To avoid delays, prepare:
- valid South African ID or passport
- completed and accurate documents
- Sworn translation if required
- authorisation documents for corporate matters
Important note
- Do not sign the document, any signature must be done in front of the notary
- Physical copy of ID compulsory
Hague Apostille Requirements
When documents are intended for use in countries that are part of the Apostille Convention, an Apostille must be issued for the document. First, the document must be notarised, and then sent to the High Court to obtain an apostille. Over 126 countries are part of this convention, including China, the Netherlands, the UK and Lithuania. If you need assistance with an urgent High Court apostille, we can help.
Pricing & Transparency
Our aim is to charge fair and competitive fees based on the nature of our clients’ instructions, the volume of documents involved, and the complexity of requests for notary and legal services.
As a rule, we calculate our fees for notary and legal services on a per-document basis, with additional fees for supplementary services such as high court apostilles. For non-corporate documents, we apply a sliding scale, offering discounts for multiple document instructions.
Benefits of Same-Day Notary Services
- Urgent Legal Compliance — meet embassy, immigration, and regulatory deadlines
- Faster Business Transactions — execute agreements immediately
- Convenience & Efficiency — reduce waiting time and scheduling delays
- Ideal for Time-Sensitive Documents — useful for emergency POAs and urgent legal statements
Contact Details
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to assisting you. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Tel: 012 348 3134 | Mobile: 081 347 6060 | Email: info@frenchside.co.za