# South Africa DIRCO — Legalisation Section

South Africa DIRCO — Legalisation Section is an apostille authority in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

The DIRCO Legalisation Section attaches apostilles to South African public documents in Pretoria at no charge. Magistrates and High Court registrars also issue apostilles. See the official page for current practice.

## Details

- Address: Legalisation Section, OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0084, South Africa
- Phone: [+27 12 351 1000](<tel:+27123511000>)
- Website: [www.dirco.gov.za/legalisation-services/](<http://www.dirco.gov.za/legalisation-services/>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for South African public documents
- Issuing fee: No processing fee, as stated
- Source note: DIRCO legalisation pages. HCCH authority record and official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is South Africa DIRCO — Legalisation Section?

South Africa DIRCO — Legalisation Section is at Legalisation Section, OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0084, South Africa.

### How do I contact South Africa DIRCO — Legalisation Section?

To contact South Africa DIRCO — Legalisation Section, call +27 12 351 1000 or visit http://www.dirco.gov.za/legalisation-services/.

### Should I post my original document to South Africa DIRCO — Legalisation Section?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/za/gauteng/pretoria/south-africa-dirco-legalisation-section>)
- [National apostille offices in Pretoria](<https://apostilles.fyi/za/gauteng/pretoria/category/national-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Pretoria](<https://apostilles.fyi/za/gauteng/pretoria/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Pretoria](<https://apostilles.fyi/za/gauteng/pretoria.md>)

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