DIRCO
DIRCO Can Legalise Original Home Affairs Birth Certificates
DIRCO lists original abridged, unabridged or full birth certificates issued by Home Affairs among documents that can be submitted directly when properly signed and stamped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a South African birth certificate be apostilled?
A qualifying original Home Affairs birth certificate can be submitted through the applicable DIRCO legalisation process.
Does DIRCO accept a certified copy instead?
No. DIRCO does not authenticate certified copies of birth certificates.
Does the certificate need the issuing authority's signature and stamp?
Yes. DIRCO's direct-submission requirements include the relevant official signature and stamp.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services