When It Applies

Not For

• Guaranteeing eligibility, bypassing official checks, hiding convictions, or giving immigration, employment, or professional-admission advice without specialist review.

Documents

• ID or passport
• SAPS clearance record
• Fingerprint reference
• Charge sheet
• Sentence record
• Fine payment proof
• Court order
• Correctional supervision proof
• Previous application proof
• Employment or registration form
• Question list

Timeline

• Before consultation: list every case and completion date.
• During review: confirm the official route and missing records.
• Before submission: verify forms, fingerprints, court records, and proof.
• Afterwards: track official responses and keep copies.

Tips

• Do not assume all old records qualify.
• Use exact court, case, charge, and sentence details.
• Keep police and court records separate but linked by case number.
• Ask before relying on expungement for immigration or professional registration.

Warning Signs

• There are multiple convictions, missing court files, later convictions, professional-registration issues, immigration consequences, or urgent employment deadlines.
• The record shown by SAPS does not match your court papers.
• You are asked to answer a disclosure form before the official status is clear.
• Someone promises guaranteed removal without reviewing the record.