Notary Public and Document Legalisation Services in Pretoria
Louwrens Koen Attorneys | Admitted Notary Public of the High Court | Practising Since 1995
We handle notarisations, apostille certificates, antenuptial contracts, and document legalisation for local and international use. Our office is steps from DIRCO and the High Court in Pretoria — so your documents move through the system quickly.
Walk-in service available | Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00 | Loftus Versveld, Arcadia, Pretoria
✦ Admitted Notary Public of the High Court | ✦ Regulated by the Legal Practice Council | ✦ Steps from DIRCO and the High Court | ✦ 25+ Years Legal Experience
Our Notary Public and Legalisation Services
Apostille Certificates
DIRCO and High Court apostille services for birth certificates, qualifications, police clearance, and other documents.
Antenuptial Contracts
Drafting, signing, and Deeds Office registration of antenuptial contracts — with or without accrual.
Document Legalisation
Full legalisation chain for documents destined for use overseas — notarisation, authentication, apostille, and embassy attestation.
Notarised Copies
Notarised copies of passports, identity documents, qualifications, and other original documents for local and international use.
Powers of Attorney
General and special powers of attorney, notarised for local use or legalised for use abroad.
Travel Consent for Minors
Notarised consent letters for children travelling with one parent, a guardian, or unaccompanied.
Academic & TEFL Legalisation
Legalisation of degrees, diplomas, TEFL certificates, and transcripts for overseas employment or study.
Corporate Notarial Services
Notarisation and legalisation of company resolutions, commercial contracts, director verifications, and corporate powers of attorney.
Why Choose Louwrens Koen Attorneys?
Admitted Notary Public
A notary public is a specialised attorney admitted by the High Court after passing additional examinations. Only a notary public can notarise documents for international use. A commissioner of oaths cannot do this.
Steps from DIRCO & High Court
Our Pretoria office is located near both DIRCO and the High Court. This means faster turnaround on apostille certificates and authentication — we lodge and collect without courier delays.
Practising Since 1995
With more than 25 years of legal experience, we have handled thousands of notarial matters. We know the requirements, the processes, and how to get your documents through the system correctly the first time.
Walk-In or Remote Service
Visit our office for walk-in service during business hours, or use our remote service. Send your documents by courier — we serve clients throughout South Africa and abroad.
How It Works
1
Contact Us
WhatsApp, phone, or email us with details of what you need. We confirm the process, documents required, and cost — usually within the same business day.
2
Submit Your Documents
Visit our Pretoria office in person, send documents by courier, or email scanned copies for review. We check everything before proceeding.
3
We Handle the Rest
We complete the notarisation, lodge documents at DIRCO or the High Court if needed, and return your legalised documents — by collection, courier, or international delivery.
Common Questions About Notary Public Services
What is a notary public?
A notary public is an attorney who has passed additional examinations and been admitted by the High Court of South Africa to perform notarial acts. These include notarising documents, administering oaths, and preparing documents for international use.
What is the difference between a notary public and a commissioner of oaths?
A commissioner of oaths can witness affidavits and certify copies for domestic use. A notary public can do everything a commissioner can, and more — including notarising documents for international recognition and preparing documents for apostille or authentication.
What is an apostille certificate?
An apostille is an internationally recognised certificate that confirms the authenticity of a South African document for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. In South Africa, apostille certificates are issued by DIRCO or the High Court.
How long does notarisation or legalisation take?
Simple notarisations can usually be done on the same day. Apostille certificates from DIRCO typically take 5 to 10 working days. We will give you a realistic timeframe when you contact us.
Do I need to visit your office in person?
Not always. For some services you need to appear before the notary. For document legalisation, you can send documents by courier and we handle everything on your behalf.
Documents We Regularly Notarise and Legalise
Personal Documents
- Birth certificates (unabridged)
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- Identity documents and passports
- Police clearance certificates
- Travel consent letters for minors
Educational Documents
- University degrees and diplomas
- Academic transcripts
- TEFL and TESOL certificates
- SAQA verification letters
- School-leaving certificates
Legal & Commercial Documents
- Antenuptial contracts
- Powers of attorney
- Affidavits and statutory declarations
- Company resolutions
- Commercial contracts
- Life certificates (attestatie de vita)
If your document is not listed here, contact us — we handle most types of notarial and legalisation work.
Visit Our Pretoria Office
Address
Office 4, Second Floor
Northern Pavilion, Loftus Versveld
416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia
Pretoria 0007
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
Contact
WhatsApp: +27 73 686 9078
Phone: +27 73 686 9078
Getting Here: Our office is in the Northern Pavilion at Loftus Versveld in Arcadia, Pretoria — conveniently located near the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the Gauteng Division of the High Court. Street parking is available on Kirkness Street.