Certified copies · Part of the R149 toolkit
Certified copies for job applications: when and how.
Many adverts now ask for certified copies only after shortlisting. Always follow the advert you are applying to.
- When certified copies are needed
- Where to certify documents
- How recent certification must be
- Checklist in the tracker
Where to get documents certified
A police station (SAPS) or a commissioner of oaths, which includes many attorneys and some bank and post office officials. Take the original and a clear copy.
How recent?
Many adverts ask for certification within the last 3 or 6 months. Check the wording each time.