Notarisation Apostille and Document Legalisation
A document that is perfectly valid at home is worth nothing abroad without the right certification, and deals stall for weeks while it is sorted out. This course covers getting it right first time.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Valid at home, worth nothing abroad
- 02Levels of certification and choosing the right one
- 03Commissioner of oaths, notary public and what each can do
- 04The apostille: what it proves and which countries accept it
- 05Full legalisation through embassies for the rest
- 06Sworn translation, certified copies and original requirements
- 07Realistic timelines and sequencing so a deal does not stall
What you will gain
- Decide which level of certification a document needs
- Distinguish certification, notarisation and legalisation
- Obtain an apostille and know where it is accepted
- Handle countries outside the apostille convention
- Manage translation and certified copies
- Plan timelines so a transaction is not delayed
Who should attend
- Company secretarial and legal administrators
- Staff handling cross border transactions
- Human resources staff processing foreign appointments
- Anyone preparing documents for use abroad
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 25 to 26 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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