If you want to relocate to another country or get married abroad, you’ll likely be asked to provide an  apostilled birth certificate .

Here, the team at Mansi communications explains how the process works and how you can legalize or apostille your birth certificate for use abroad.

What is the South African Birth Certificate Apostille/legalization Process?

South African document apostille and legalization is a two-part process. First, you’ll need to obtain a long-form birth certificate from home affairs.

The second step is to submit your document to Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) for apostille.

Once DIRCO confirms all is in order with your submission, they’ll place a large red stamp directly on your original birth certificate to confirm it’s an authentic South African document.

Is it Possible to Apostille & Legalize My Birth Certificate on My Own?

If you like, you can perform the apostille and legalization process on your own. However, you’ll need to be very thorough and ensure that you meet all of the requirements of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation for your document to be legalized.

Additionally, the apostilled document will also need to meet the specific requirements of the embassy or consulate, which can add to the difficulty. Embassies change their requirements frequently, which is why there are advantages to working with a professional apostille and legalization firm.

Why Use Us?

Using us for your south African birth certificate apostille or legalization can save you a lot of time and frustration.

Our specialists will expertly navigate all steps of the process for you, ensuring you avoid the many common pitfalls that can greatly increase the cost and time of processing.

Contact us for birth certificate apostille / legalization in South Africa

[email protected] or call ​+27 82 938 2873