Notarial Services

Under South African law, certain legal documents must be properly drafted and formally attested by a qualified notary public. These include antenuptial contracts, cession of leases and subleases, cancellations and releases of long-term leases, and notarial bonds (both general and special).

Furthermore, notaries are legally required to prepare various property-related documents such as servitudes, deeds to extend sectional schemes, and documents establishing real rights of exclusive use areas.

• Matrimonial Documentation: Professional drafting and registration of Antenuptial Agreements to establish appropriate marital property regimes
• Security Instruments: Preparation of Notarial Bonds to secure movable assets as collateral
• Representative Authority: Creation of Powers of Attorney (both General and Special), allowing designated individuals to act on behalf of others in specified matters
• Property Rights: Establishment of Usufructs, granting individuals the right to use and enjoy the benefits of property belonging to another
• Estate Planning: Formation of Trusts and drafting of Wills to ensure proper management and distribution of assets
• Contractual Agreements: Preparation of both long-term and short-term lease agreements with appropriate legal protections
• International Document Authentication: Issuance of Apostille certificates for international recognition of documents
• Cross-Border Documentation: Authentication of South African documents for use in foreign jurisdictions, as well as authentication of foreign documents for use within South Africa