Notarial & Document Services in South Africa
The Ghana High Commission Pretoria provides notarial services and document legalisation for Ghanaians in South Africa.
Available Services
| Service | Fee (approx.) | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Document authentication/legalisation | $20 - $50 | 3-7 days |
| Affidavit / Statutory declaration | $25 - $75 | Same day - 3 days |
| Power of Attorney | $50 - $100 | 3-5 days |
| Marriage certificate registration | $50 - $100 | 2-4 weeks |
| Letter of No Impediment to Marriage | $50 - $75 | 1-2 weeks |
| Death registration abroad | $25 - $50 | 2-4 weeks |
| Certified copy of document | $10 - $25 | 1-3 days |
Document Authentication
Ghanaian documents for use in South Africa, or South Africa documents for use in Ghana, may need to be authenticated (legalised) by the embassy. This confirms the document is genuine.
Common Documents Requiring Authentication
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Marriage certificates
- Birth certificates
- Police clearance certificates
- Commercial documents
- Court documents
Power of Attorney
If you need someone in Ghana to act on your behalf (e.g., for property transactions, legal proceedings, business matters), you can execute a Power of Attorney at the Ghana High Commission Pretoria.
- Bring valid ID (passport, Ghana Card)
- Draft Power of Attorney document
- Details of the person you are authorising
- Fee: $50 - $100 USD