Authenticating & Legalizing a South-African Birth Certificate
If you have been told that you need to authenticate and legalise your birth certificate, we can help! We would welcome a chance to review your options with you and answer any questions you have. Contact us today!
We can help you with all aspects of the document authentication and legalisation process.
Getting started is simple – contact us! We’ll discuss your specific situation and ensure your birth certificate is ready for processing. You send your birth certificate to our Ottawa office and we handle the authentication and legalization process on your behalf. Phone us at 0870010733.
How can I order a new birth certificate?
If you do not have your birth certificate, or your birth certificate is not in the correct format, you can easily order a new one through us
Do I need to authenticate and legalise my South-African birth certificate?
If you need to present your Unabridged South-African birth certificate outside of South-Africa, you may need to have your certificate authenticated and legalized.
To confirm whether this is necessary, you will need to consult with the person or organisation to whom you are sending your birth certificate.
They are the authority on what processing is required before they can accept your document. Note that they may tell you that you need to have your birth certificate apostilled or attested . In Canada, both these terms refer to the authentication or apostille process. If you have any questions about the authentication and legalization of your birth certificate don’t hesitate to contact us for advice.
Can you authenticate and legalize my birth certificate for me?
Yes! We specialize in managing the document authentication and or apostille process for people and organisations just like you.
We assist you in the preparation process to ensure that your birth certificate will meet the criteria of the process.
You send your or drop of your document at our Pretoria office and we handle the authentication at DIRCO and the legalisation at the embassy or consulate of the destination country.
By using our services, the process can be expedited, saving you weeks of waiting. Contact our friendly specialists for more information on how we can assist you with the authentication and legalization of your birth certificate and other documents.
What is your pricing for authenticating and legalizing a Canadian birth certificate?
To determine the pricing for authenticating and legalizing a South-African birth certificate, we would need to know where it will be used abroad.
We would also need to know if there are additional documents and how you would like the certificate shipped once completed.
When you contact us for your free consultation, one of the first things we’ll do is provide you a detailed quote, so you understand exactly what is involved and how much it costs. Contact us for your free consultation. Or visit our website to see general information about our pricing.
Can I authenticate and legalize a certified true copy of my document instead of the original?
In many cases, the answer is yes. However, that depends on the type of document in question, the embassy or consulate requirements, and whether a copy is acceptable to the recipient abroad.
There are embassies and consulates that only accept original documents for document legalisation .
We can provide you with a free consultation and a detailed quote. Contact us to find out more about your document requirements.
