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South Africa's Trusted Authentication Specialists — Est. 2013

Your Documents,
Authenticated
Worldwide.

Apostilles, authentication, and notarial services for South African documents accepted by embassies, consulates, and institutions across the globe. Pretoria-based. Internationally trusted.

2013
Operating Since
120+
Countries Served
Yes
DIRCO Accredited
10,000+
Documents Processed
About Us

A Specialist Firm Built on Embassy Relationships

Authenticate Docs is a Pretoria-based firm specialising exclusively in the authentication and apostille of South African-issued documents. Since 2013, we have built direct working relationships with DIRCO, the South African Police Service, the Department of Home Affairs, and multiple foreign embassies.

Our clients range from individuals emigrating to new countries, to South African companies executing international contracts, to students seeking recognition of their qualifications abroad. Whether you are in South Africa or overseas, we handle the process from start to finish.

We do not outsource. Every document is handled by our team, and every client receives personal communication throughout the process.

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13+
Years of Expertise
Our Services

Everything Your Documents Need, Under One Roof

From apostilles to certified translations, we cover every stage of the international document authentication process.

Apostille
Official Hague Convention apostille for countries that are signatories. Accepted in over 120 countries worldwide.
Authentication
Full authentication for countries outside the Hague Convention, including embassy legalisation where required.
Translation
Certified translation of South African documents into any required language by accredited translators.
Notary Services
Notarial attestation by a commissioned Notary Public, recognised internationally.
Academic Certificates
Degree and diploma verification and authentication for universities and employers abroad.
Police Clearance
SAPS police clearance certificate procurement and subsequent authentication for immigration purposes.
Home Affairs
Birth, death, and marriage certificate authentication. Unabridged certificates sourced and authenticated.
Health Certificates
Medical and health certificate authentication for countries requiring health documentation.
How It Works

A Clear Process, Every Step

01
Submit Your Enquiry
Send us your document details via the quote form or email. We respond within one business day.
02
Receive Your Quote
We confirm the service required, the exact cost, and the realistic turnaround for your destination.
03
Documents Collected
Courier your originals to our Pretoria office or arrange collection for Gauteng-based clients.
04
Authentication & Delivery
We process, authenticate, and courier your certified documents back to you anywhere in the world.
Processing Times

Realistic Timelines, Honestly Given

Times are calculated from date of full payment and receipt of original documents. These are estimates — we will notify you immediately of any delays.

Document TypeEstimated Duration
Police Clearance Certificate
10–15 working days
Apostille (degree / diploma)
20 working days
Apostille (birth / marriage)
10 working days
Authentication (non-Hague)
15–20 working days
Notarial Attestation
3–5 working days
Certified Translation
2–5 working days
Home Affairs Certificate
8–12 working days
Client Reviews

Trusted Across Four Continents

“Authenticate Docs handled my degree apostille for a Chinese employer with absolute professionalism. I was kept updated throughout and everything arrived precisely on schedule.”
L
Li Wei
Chengdu, China
“Emigrating to Canada required a stack of authenticated documents. The team knew exactly what each consulate needed — an enormous relief from thousands of kilometres away.”
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Priya Naidoo
Toronto, Canada
“Fast, accurate, and honest about timelines. My police clearance and marriage certificate were authenticated correctly the first time. I would not use anyone else.”
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Ahmed Al-Rashid
Dubai, UAE
“I needed authenticated documents for my daughter studying in Germany. The guidance I received was clear, the pricing transparent, and delivery exactly as promised.”
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Sandra Botha
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Start Your Authentication Today

Complete the form and we will respond within one business day with a detailed quote, service confirmation, and next steps. No obligation.

Telephone
+27 76 333 7186
Email
info@authenticatedocs.co.za
Office
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
A7K2
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