Document guide
África do Sul
○ General guidance — to confirm- Documents covered
- Birth, marriage and death certificates issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Who may request
- As a rule, the holder, direct family and authorised representatives; third parties may depend on a power of attorney, written authorisation or a demonstrated legitimate interest, per local law.
- What to include
- The record's details, the requester's ID and, when applicable, proof of connection, a power of attorney, the record number or the official form.
- Channel
- A request to the Department of Home Affairs, at a local counter, by post or through the government portal when a digital service exists.
- Typical cost
- Confirmed case by case.
- Typical time
- Confirmed case by case.
- Apostille (issuer)
- The Department of International Relations and Cooperation or designated authority, depending on the document.
- Official website
- www.gov.za ↗
Notes
The concrete flow can vary by locality, record date, certificate nature and intended international use — the details are confirmed with your Hand before the mission.
Practical guides
- How to get a South African certificate without traveling →
- How to request an unabridged at the South African DHA →
- How to collect an already-issued document in South Africa →
- How to file a document in South Africa →
- How to track a request in South Africa →
- In-person missions in South Africa →
- Sending documents from South Africa to Brazil →
- How much a certificate costs in South Africa →
- South African certificate: which one to request →
Informative content about request procedures. We do not cover citizenship or visa eligibility. Rules and amounts may change; always confirm before acting.