Poland in South Africa

Attestation of signature authenticity can be obtained in any Polish consular post.

Yes, to receive attestation of signature authenticity you must appear in person at a consular post.

You do not have to make an appointment. You may come during the office hours of the consulate or you should contact the consul by e-mail: konsulat.pretoria@msz.gov.pl.

Please prepare:

• the document, the signature on which you want to attest,
• valid identity document (passport or personal ID).

Please note! Polish law may require certain legal actions to take the form of a notarial deed in order to be valid (e.g.: authorisation to transfer ownership of real estate or distribution agreement of estate). It is impossible for a consul to attest the signature on this kind of document which you drafted yourself.

Charges in accordance with the table of consular fees.

You can obtain the attestation of signature authenticity when you visit a consulate.

If the attestation is refused, the consul will issue a decision. You can appeal to the Minister of Foreign Affairs within 7 days. The appeal is lodged through the consul who had issued the decision.