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    South Africa's Trusted Authentication Specialists — Est. 2013

    Your Documents,
    Authenticated
    Worldwide.

    Apostilles, authentication, and notarial services for South African documents accepted by embassies, consulates, and institutions across the globe. Pretoria-based. Internationally trusted.

    2013
    Operating Since
    120+
    Countries Served
    Yes
    DIRCO Accredited
    10,000+
    Documents Processed
    About Us

    A Specialist Firm Built on Embassy Relationships

    Authenticate Docs is a Pretoria-based firm specialising exclusively in the authentication and apostille of South African-issued documents. Since 2013, we have built direct working relationships with DIRCO, the South African Police Service, the Department of Home Affairs, and multiple foreign embassies.

    Our clients range from individuals emigrating to new countries, to South African companies executing international contracts, to students seeking recognition of their qualifications abroad. Whether you are in South Africa or overseas, we handle the process from start to finish.

    We do not outsource. Every document is handled by our team, and every client receives personal communication throughout the process.

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    13+
    Years of Expertise
    Our Services

    Everything Your Documents Need, Under One Roof

    From apostilles to certified translations, we cover every stage of the international document authentication process.

    Apostille
    Official Hague Convention apostille for countries that are signatories. Accepted in over 120 countries worldwide.
    Authentication
    Full authentication for countries outside the Hague Convention, including embassy legalisation where required.
    Translation
    Certified translation of South African documents into any required language by accredited translators.
    Notary Services
    Notarial attestation by a commissioned Notary Public, recognised internationally.
    Academic Certificates
    Degree and diploma verification and authentication for universities and employers abroad.
    Police Clearance
    SAPS police clearance certificate procurement and subsequent authentication for immigration purposes.
    Home Affairs
    Birth, death, and marriage certificate authentication. Unabridged certificates sourced and authenticated.
    Health Certificates
    Medical and health certificate authentication for countries requiring health documentation.
    How It Works

    A Clear Process, Every Step

    01
    Submit Your Enquiry
    Send us your document details via the quote form or email. We respond within one business day.
    02
    Receive Your Quote
    We confirm the service required, the exact cost, and the realistic turnaround for your destination.
    03
    Documents Collected
    Courier your originals to our Pretoria office or arrange collection for Gauteng-based clients.
    04
    Authentication & Delivery
    We process, authenticate, and courier your certified documents back to you anywhere in the world.
    Processing Times

    Realistic Timelines, Honestly Given

    Times are calculated from date of full payment and receipt of original documents. These are estimates — we will notify you immediately of any delays.

    Document TypeEstimated Duration
    Police Clearance Certificate
    10–15 working days
    Apostille (degree / diploma)
    20 working days
    Apostille (birth / marriage)
    10 working days
    Authentication (non-Hague)
    15–20 working days
    Notarial Attestation
    3–5 working days
    Certified Translation
    2–5 working days
    Home Affairs Certificate
    8–12 working days
    Client Reviews

    Trusted Across Four Continents

    “Authenticate Docs handled my degree apostille for a Chinese employer with absolute professionalism. I was kept updated throughout and everything arrived precisely on schedule.”
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    Li Wei
    Chengdu, China
    “Emigrating to Canada required a stack of authenticated documents. The team knew exactly what each consulate needed — an enormous relief from thousands of kilometres away.”
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    Priya Naidoo
    Toronto, Canada
    “Fast, accurate, and honest about timelines. My police clearance and marriage certificate were authenticated correctly the first time. I would not use anyone else.”
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    Ahmed Al-Rashid
    Dubai, UAE
    “I needed authenticated documents for my daughter studying in Germany. The guidance I received was clear, the pricing transparent, and delivery exactly as promised.”
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    Sandra Botha
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Start Your Authentication Today

    Complete the form and we will respond within one business day with a detailed quote, service confirmation, and next steps. No obligation.

    Telephone
    +27 76 333 7186
    Email
    info@authenticatedocs.co.za
    Office
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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    Customer Reviews

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    Customer Reviews

    Shelly ( China)

    I was feeling overwhelmed by the whole process and Judy came in and made it a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend Recruitsmiths (now Authenticate Docs) if you are looking for an efficient and friendly experience. There was never a moment where I felt I couldn't ask a question about any party of the process.

    Karin (China)

    Great Service, commitment to excellence, going the extra mile to meet client's deadline, will definitely recommend Recruitsmiths to friends and family.

    Dennis ( China)

    Judy, I really just want to thank you for all your effort. I appreciate knowing you went out of your way to accommodate me. I will highly recommend you to everyone I know in SA that needs their documents done.

    Lizelle ( China)

    Thank you so much for all your help. I would have been completely lost and confused without you. Thank you for always being available to answer all my questions even though I asked the same ones repeatedly. I could not have done this without your help.

    Jared (Canada)

    I was in urgent need of assistance to get my SA police clearance certificate for my Canadian PR application. I was lucky enough to be referred to Judy by a friend. She was very responsive, professional and successful in her service to help me. I feel comfortable now knowing that I have a reliable source for attaining such documentation. Thanks Judy!

    Leanna Wypior ( UAE)

    I've used Recruitsmiths (Now Authenticate Docs) services since 2016. Judy and her team are extremely helpful and efficient. Not only was her pricing reasonable but her level of professionalism is impeccable! I was rest assured that my documents would be attested and well taken care of as needed. I would definitely recommend Recruitsmiths! Thank you so much Judy.

    Sarah Scholes

    Judy provides professional services and support throughout the immigration process. I have dealt with Judy on more than one occasion for different countries and the service has been excellent each and every time.

    Lune (UAE)

    Judy truly delivered an exceptional service when I needed it most. Although a pandemic hit, she consistently kept me in the loop about the progress of my documents. There was no need to worry about originals getting lost or forgotten as the service offered by Judy was professional and clear. I finally received my documents as South Africa eased to lower lockdown levels, and I was able to fly to my destination with my attested documents in my hand. Thank you for a great service! I would highly recommend Judy to anyone who is prone to stress and needs to get attestations done efficiently!