Authentication of Documents

1	These documents could be Powers of Attorney, Affidavits, Declarations etc.
2	The South African High Commission, London works strictly on an appointment basis. You will always be offered the first available appointment. Those with appointments are attended to between 09:00am and 10:00am. Should you wish to make an appointment, please contact us on: (020) 7451 7299.
3	Should your matter be urgent and you cannot get an appointment in the time needed, you are advised to use the services of a UK Notary. This can be done in terms of Rule 63 2 (e) of the Rules of the High Court of South Africa. It is essential that you first speak to your South African lawyer before using the services of a Notary Public in the UK.
4	You will find a listing of Notaries in your local Yellow Pages/Business Directory. Should you have difficulty in locating a UK Notary the UK Notaries Society can be reached at:
	The Secretary The Notaries Society 23 New Street Woodbridge IP12 1DN
	Fax: 01394 383 7772
	Email: admin@thenotariessociety.org.uk
	Web: www.thenotariessociety.org.uk
	The Notaries Society or the UK Notary Public should not be expected to give you advice/information that is specific to South Africa. This is the role of your South African lawyer.