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Married or divorced in South Africa and trying to change your surname?

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Changing your surname after marriage or divorce can be stressful. Find out how this can be a smooth transition with the help of an agency.

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Don’t get caught out: Documents you need if you are a South African marrying overseas

By Pauline Torongo04-05-2022 17:04

South Africans planning to get married abroad must ensure they cover all legal bases before marrying a foreigner outside of South Africa.

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Divorce Decrees: What they are and how one obtains them

By Pauline Torongo06-04-2022 13:30

A decree of divorce is a summary of your divorce settlement. It is issued & signed by the South African High Court.

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Emigrating: You’ll definitely need documents apostilled or authenticated

By Pauline Torongo08-03-2022 12:35

Are you planning to emigrate from South Africa? Your documents have to be apostilled, so that you can use them legally outside of SA.

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How to get unabridged birth and marriage certificates from Home Affairs in South Africa

By Pauline Torongo07-02-2022 08:48

South Africans that want to travel abroad to work or study in foreign countries will need a variety of documents to assist their visa application process.

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Emigrating from SA? We’ve got the Frequently Asked Questions you need

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South Africans considering emigrating probably understand the process of starting a new life abroad isn’t something that happens overnight.

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A guide to obtaining Police Clearance Certificates for South Africa

By Pauline Torongo10-01-2022 11:07

Police Clearance Certificates are vital documents that indicate if a criminal conviction has been recorded against an individual.

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Documents needed when emigrating from South Africa and how to get them

By Matjele Mogwera09-12-2021 11:26

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