DIRCO Apostille or Authentication Application Support
Need your South African documents legalised for international use? SP Document Trade provides private facilitation, submission support, collection support and courier coordination.
We assist clients with structured private support for DIRCO Apostille and Authentication applications. Our role is to help you prepare correctly, submit through the right process, and keep your application moving as smoothly as possible.
We are a private facilitation company. We do not issue Apostilles or official government documents. We assist with preparation guidance, submissions, collection coordination and courier support.
Get Your South African Documents Legalised for Use Overseas
A DIRCO Apostille or Certificate of Authentication helps confirm the origin of an official South African document for international use outside South Africa.
Apostilles are normally used for countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. If the country is not part of that convention, a Certificate of Authentication may be required instead, together with further embassy or consulate legalisation.
What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a certificate attached to an official document to confirm the signature, stamp, seal or issuing authority so the document can be recognised internationally in participating countries.
What is a Certificate of Authentication?
A Certificate of Authentication is commonly used when the destination country does not accept Apostilles. Additional embassy or consulate legalisation may still be needed depending on the country.
What Our Facilitation Support Includes
We provide structured private assistance to help clients prepare, submit, collect and courier documents correctly.
Preparation Guidance
We guide you on document readiness and what needs to be supplied before submission.
Submission Coordination
We coordinate submission support for DIRCO Apostille or Authentication applications.
Application Follow-Up
We assist with communication and updates relating to the facilitation process.
Courier Return
Courier return support can be arranged once the process has been completed.
How to Apply for DIRCO Apostille Support
Follow these steps so we can assist you with the application support process.
Download the Application Pack
Download and complete the SP Document Trade application pack, then prepare copies of your ID or passport and the documents you want apostilled or authenticated.
Send Us Your Details
Email or submit your details through the form so we can check if the documents appear suitable for submission support.
Courier Original Documents
Original documents should be sent by courier. Please do not use ordinary post, as documents may not arrive safely.
Submission & Collection
We submit on the scheduled submission day and collect once DIRCO has completed the process, subject to DIRCO timelines.
Scan & Return
Where applicable, we send a scan for checking and arrange courier return or further legalisation support if requested.
Important Disclosure
SP Document Trade (Pty) Ltd provides private facilitation, courier, collection and submission support services only.
We do not issue Apostilles, Certificates of Authentication, passports, visas, police clearances, approvals or official government documents.
All official processing, approval and document issuing remains the responsibility of the relevant authority. Any authority fees or embassy fees are separate from our facilitation fee unless specifically stated in writing.
Documents That May Be Submitted to DIRCO
The following types of documents may commonly be used for DIRCO Apostille or Authentication, depending on the document and requirements:
- Home Affairs birth certificates
- Home Affairs marriage certificates
- Home Affairs death certificates
- Letter of No Impediment
- Police Clearance Certificate
- SAQA authenticated degree documents
- RTMC driver’s licence confirmation letter
- Other eligible South African public documents
Some documents may require High Court apostille, notarisation, translation or embassy legalisation instead. Our team can advise on the most suitable support route based on the document type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers about DIRCO Apostille and Authentication application support.
Do you issue Apostilles?
No. SP Document Trade does not issue Apostilles. We provide private facilitation, submission support, collection coordination and courier assistance only.
How long does a DIRCO Apostille take?
The listed support timeframe is usually 7–15 working days, subject to DIRCO processing times, public holidays, backlog and document acceptance.
What is the price?
The listed price is R1500.00 per certificate for DIRCO Apostille / Authentication support. Courier, embassy, translation or additional legalisation costs may be separate where applicable.
What is the difference between an Apostille and Authentication?
An Apostille is used for countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. A Certificate of Authentication may be used for countries that are not part of the convention and may need further embassy legalisation.
Can photocopies be submitted?
For many DIRCO submissions, original documents are required. Photocopies, laminated documents or older documents may not be accepted, depending on the document and authority requirements.
Can you arrange further embassy legalisation?
Further embassy or consulate legalisation may be required for some countries. This can be discussed separately based on the destination country and document type.
Can I download the application pack?
Yes. Click the application pack image or the Download PDF button on this page to download the SP Document Trade DIRCO Apostille application pack.
Are you affiliated with DIRCO?
No. SP Document Trade is a private facilitation and submission support company. We are not DIRCO or any government authority.
