Is a NOT signatory and a member to the La Hague Apostille convention and any
official document originating in another country to be used in this country
requires to be ALSO Authenticated, Legalised and attested by their local Embassy.
This process and procedure is dependant on the origin and type of document.
The following documents are commonly received for Attestation, Authentication and legalisation to be legally acceptable in
Personal documents: Can include:
• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Letter of No-
• Divorce Decree
• Police Clearance Certificate or Background Checks
• Copy of Passport
• Degrees, Diplomas and Transcripts
• Copy or confirmation of Driver License
• Travel Consent Letter
• Authorization Letter
• Certificate of Good Standing from SARS
• Power of Attorney
•Copy of Passport
Business Documents: Can Include.
• Articles of Incorporation
• Certification of Free Sale
• Certification of Origin
• Corporate Power of Attorney
• Commercial Invoice
• Certificate of Good Standing from SARS
Contact us via telephone or email to Verify the process.
Email: info@gmtm.co.za
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Telephone: 012 6709010 / 6709022
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Courier your documents to:
GMTM
Legalisation Department
57 Swarthout Street
Doringkloof
Centurion
Gauteng
South Africa
0157
OR
This Authentication process can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-
Certain documents must first be Authenticated by relevant Departments before presentation for Apostille or Embassy Attestation for example:
• School reports and transfer certificates by the Department of Basic Education.
• Degrees, Diplomas and transcripts by the Department of Education.
• Medical Certificates by the Health Professionals Counsel.
Documents designated for Non Apostille countries must always be presented to Department of of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) before it is presented to the relevant embassy.
It has to be noted that each Embassy has its own Lead Times and Cost Structure. Each Embassy also has its unique document requirements to attest documents.
Notary Copies is a essential part of the Attestation and document legalisation process under certain circumstances. Notary copies are attested to by a Attorney whom is registered at a specific High Court
Process and Steps for documents to be Authenticated an Attested by the relevant Embassy.
Simple Steps for us to assist u to Authenticate, Attest and Legalise documents to utilise outside of South Africa.
Notary
Copies
Home Affairs
Documents
• Birth Cert
• Marriage Cert
• Death Cert
• Letter No Imp
Official
Translations
Police Clearance Certificate
Divorce
Decree
Degrees, Diplomas and Academic transcripts
School Qualif and
Transfer
Documents
Step1.
Documents presented to High Court for Authentication
Step1.
Documents presented to Dept. Basic Education or Umalusi for Authentication
Step1.
Documents presented to Dept. Education for Authentication
Step2.
Documents presented to Dept. International Relations and Co-
DIRCO
For
Authentication
Step2.
Documents presented to Embassy for final Attestation
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About Us
Frequently asked Questions
Situated near most relevant Government Departments, Institutions and Embassy's.
Tel: 0027 126709010 or 012 670 9010
Head Office and Courier address.
57 Swarthout Street
Doringkloof
Centurion
Gauteng
South Africa
0157
Telephone No:
012 6709010/22
Email: info@gmtm.co.za
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Welcome to our website on Apostille, Authentication, Attestation and Legalisation of documents-
Regards
Gawie Maritz
Owner and Managing Director
Angola
Tips that will save you precious time and expenses for attestation, authentication and legalisation of documents for use in Angola:
1) All documents must be translated into Portuguese.
2) Note the the staff and especially the security staff are arrogant and will make you wait and come back time and time again.
3) Dont waste their lunch breaks.
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