NearMe lists 1,519 police stations and commissioners of oaths where you can certify documents across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (409), KwaZulu-Natal (206) and Western Cape (183). 74% of these entries include a phone number and 54% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
Nearby places that can help
Showing 20 of 1,519 places we have on record in South Africa.
- SAPS Mondeor Police Station263 Royal Park Dr, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 433 5400 / Website / Directions
- SAPS Linden Police Station30 Boundary Rd, Randburg, Gauteng+27 11 888 9211 / Website / Directions
- Sambo and Makgabutlane AttorneysOffice 113, Normed, 1st Floor, 260 Burger St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 546 1236 / Website / Directions
- SAPS Sinoville Police Station257 Konavle St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 71 675 6345 / Website / Directions
- Claremont Police Station76 Imam Haron Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 657 2250 / Website / Directions
- Harris Billings AttorneysRoyal and Ancient Building Golf Park, Roos St, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 784 1910 / Website / Directions
- SAPS Camps Bay Police Station97 Victoria Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 437 8140 / Website / Directions
- SAPS BrixtonHigh St & Mercury St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 248 5500 / Website / Directions
- SAPS Cape Town Central Police Station28 Buitenkant St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 467 8078 / Website / Directions
- Llewellyn-Smith Attorneys196 Bushwillow Park Greenstone Drive Greenstone Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 82 801 9366 / Website / Directions
- SAPS Sea Point Police Station2 Bill Peters Dr, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 430 3700 / Website / Directions
- Financial Intelligence CentreBylsbridge Building 11, 13 Candela Street, Highveld Extension 73, Centurion, 0157, M36, Centurion, Gauteng+27 12 641 6000 / Website / Directions
- Broadhurst Police Station17432 Lekgarapana Rd, Gaborone+2673624000 / Directions
- Lansdowne Police Station5 Flamingo Cres, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 700 9000 / Website / Directions
- Kempton Park Police Station17 Monument Rd, Kempton Park, Gauteng+27 11 393 8600 / Website / Directions
- Edenvale Magistrate Court1st Ave, Edenvale, Gauteng+27 11 453 9996 / Website / Directions
- SAPS Mechanical School Golf ClubGreat N Rd, Benoni, Gauteng+27 11 871 5830 / Directions
- SAPS Scottburgh Police Station82 Scott St, Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal+27 39 978 9954 / Website / Directions
- Kokstad Police Station56 Hope St, Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal+27 39 797 1123 / Website / Directions
- Douglasdale Police StationTopaas Ave, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 699 1300 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The police stations and commissioners of oaths we hold are spread across 603 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Tshwane (76), Johannesburg (57), Cape Town (48), Durban (43), Pretoria (34) and Bloemfontein (20).
Police stations and commissioners of oaths by province
How the 1,519 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 409 | Tshwane (76), Johannesburg (57) and Pretoria (31) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 206 | Durban (43), Pietermaritzburg (14) and Pinetown (8) |
| Western Cape | 183 | Cape Town (47), Bellville (7) and Stellenbosch (6) |
| Eastern Cape | 167 | East London (14), Gqeberha (10) and Ibhayi (6) |
| Limpopo | 99 | Polokwane (13), Tzaneen (5) and Mokopane (4) |
| Mpumalanga | 95 | Mbombela (13), eMalahleni (7) and Standerton (5) |
| Free State | 89 | Bloemfontein (20), Botshabelo (3) and Matjhabeng (3) |
| North West | 86 | Klerksdorp (6), Vryburg (5) and Potchefstroom (5) |
| Northern Cape | 40 | Kimberley (7), Upington (3) and De Aar (3) |
145 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before you go
In South Africa, copies of documents can be certified free of charge at SAPS police stations, and by a commissioner of oaths.
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 1,519 entries, 74% list a phone number, 54% a website and 76% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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- Johannesburg 117
- Cape Town 93
- Pretoria 120
- Durban 68
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Frequently asked questions
How many police stations and commissioners of oaths does NearMe list?
We have 1,519 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (409).
Which towns have the most police stations and commissioners of oaths?
In our listings, Tshwane (76), Johannesburg (57) and Cape Town (48) have the most entries.
How many police stations and commissioners of oaths are there in Gauteng?
We have 409 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Tshwane (76), Johannesburg (57) and Pretoria (31).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.