Notary & High Court Apostille Services (South Africa)
R4,100.00
Some documents need to be notarised and apostilled through the High Court before they are accepted abroad or in formal legal processes. This covers authentication by a notary public and apostille certification by the High Court or designated authority.
Police Clear arranges the notarisation, the apostille and the submission. From R4,715 including VAT, with timeframes confirmed on request.
- Description
Description
Police Clear (Pty) Ltd is an independent document facilitation company. We do not notarise documents or issue apostilles. Notarisation is performed by a notary public, and apostilles are issued by the Registrar of the High Court.
When you need a notary and High Court apostille
- Documents that must be verified by a notary public before use abroad
- Documents going to a country that requires an apostille under the Hague Apostille Convention
- Formal legal processes that require notarised and certified documents
Not every document follows this route. Tell us which document you have and where it is going. See also our document apostille and DIRCO attestation services.
What we handle
- Arranging notary certification of documents
- High Court apostille processing
- Reviewing documents before submission
- Preparing documents for legalisation
- Submission and processing support
What you need to start
- The original documents, where the notarisation or apostille requires them
- Certified copies, where applicable
- The country where the documents will be used
How long does a High Court apostille take?
Timeframes depend on the document type and the authority’s processing. Contact us for a current timeframe for your documents. Timeframes are estimates, not guarantees.
Notary and High Court apostille cost
| Notary and High Court apostille assistance | From R4,715 including VAT |
| Turnaround | Confirmed on request |
Pricing correct as at 16 September 2026. Prices include VAT at 15%, are quoted in South African rand, are subject to change without notice, and are indicative rather than an offer. A binding price is given in a written quotation. Any statutory fees charged by SAPS, Home Affairs or another authority are set by that authority and are payable in addition unless your quotation says otherwise. DIRCO does not charge for legalisation. Timeframes are estimates, not guarantees. Our refund and cancellation terms are in our terms and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a High Court apostille and a DIRCO apostille?
They are different routes for different documents. Tell us which document you have and where it is going, and we will tell you which route applies.
Do I need a notary before an apostille?
Some documents must be notarised before they can be apostilled. We arrange both steps where they apply.
Do I need the original document?
Original documents may be required, depending on the document and the process.
This page describes a document facilitation service. It is general information and is not legal or immigration advice. Requirements and timeframes are set by the relevant department, institution or authority, and change from time to time. Confirm them with that body before you rely on them.
