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An apostille is a certification that makes a public document valid for international use. Many individuals and businesses contact us when they need to get an apostille for South Africa because South African authorities require properly authenticated U.S. documents.
Apostille Corp simplifies the entire process and handles every step for you. We also want to emphasize that we only apostille documents issued in the United States, and all our services are completed within the U.S.
When U.S. Documents Are Needed in South Africa
South Africa acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on October 15, 1997. Since that date, U.S. documents intended for use in South Africa require only an apostille instead of full embassy legalization. This treaty allows South African authorities to accept apostilled U.S. public documents without any additional certification.
Many situations require apostilled documents. South African government offices often request birth certificates, marriage certificates, or divorce decrees for immigration or citizenship matters. Local universities and employers may ask for authenticated diplomas, transcripts, or professional records.
Businesses may need apostilled contracts, operating agreements, or corporate resolutions for investment or trade. Courts in South Africa may also require apostilled affidavits, notarized statements, or powers of attorney.
Each document type must follow the correct authentication path. State-issued documents must be certified by the Secretary of State in the state where the document originated. Federal documents, including FBI background checks, must receive authentication from the U.S. Department of State before an apostille is applied.
Get an Apostille for South Africa
At Apostille Corp, we handle the entire U.S. apostille process from start to finish. Our team prepares your documents, submits them to the right state or federal office, and returns them with the final apostille attached. We complete all services inside the United States, because we only apostille U.S. documents.
We process a wide range of documents, including:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Death certificates
- Single status affidavits
- FBI background checks
- Professional licenses
- Educational diplomas
- Transcripts and academic records
- Powers of attorney
- Notarial documents
- Court judgments
- Adoption records
- Corporate formation documents
- Certificates of good standing
- Bylaws, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
- Business contracts
- Commercial invoices and shipping documents
- Medical letters
- Passport copies (notarized)
- IRS letters and federal certificates
Apostille Corp also supports clients who need embassy legalization for other countries, but for South Africa, an apostille alone is sufficient because of its Hague Convention membership. With us, you receive clear guidance, fast processing, and reliable service tailored to your specific document type.
Why Choose Apostille Corp?
We understand how important your documents are, especially when they support major life events or business decisions. Our team works with care, precision, and speed, so your paperwork receives the correct authentication the first time. We also provide attentive customer support, so you never feel unsure about any step.
We complete all processing in the United States, which means you never need to manage submissions on your own or deal with multiple government offices. Our staff prepares each document with the proper format and makes sure that it meets state or federal requirements before submission.
If you have any inquiries about getting an apostille for South Africa, feel free to contact us today.
