Home Affairs Documents
Original Death Certificates Can Be Legalised
DIRCO lists original Home Affairs death certificates among civic documents that can be submitted directly for legalisation when properly signed and stamped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a South African death certificate be apostilled?
A qualifying original Home Affairs death certificate can follow the DIRCO legalisation route.
Can I use a certified copy?
DIRCO does not authenticate certified copies of death certificates.
Why might the document need legalisation?
Legalisation may be required when the document is being used officially in another country.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services