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Master’s Office Lodgement Pretoria

Pretoria correspondent

Master’s Office Lodgement
Pretoria

Physical lodgement, collection, defect-checking and written status reports at the Pretoria Master’s Office. Pay per attendance — no retainer, no monthly account.

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From
R650 per attendance
Single document lodgement
Same- or next-day attendance
Written report on every visit

Who uses this service?

Out-of-town attorneys & accountants who need physical attendance at the Pretoria Master without sending a staff member.
Executors and trustees who cannot take time off work to queue at the Master.
Fiduciary practitioners who handle estate files end-to-end but need a reliable Pretoria correspondent.
Families dealing with delayed estates where physical follow-up is the only practical way to move the file.

What we lodge and collect

What we do not do

No fast-tracking, no preferential treatment. Files move through the Master’s queue in the ordinary course.
No payments to officials. Our fees are private professional service fees only.
We are not affiliated with the Master of the High Court or any government department.

Reporting & updates

Every attendance is reported in writing within 24 hours by email or WhatsApp. The report includes:

  • Date and time of attendance
  • What was lodged or collected
  • Queue ticket / reference number
  • Any defects flagged by the Master
  • Next steps required

Our process

1

Send instruction

By email or our instruction form. Attach the documents and the reference number.

2

Defect-check (optional)

R450 — we review the pack before lodgement and flag obvious defects. Saves re-attendance fees.

3

Lodgement at Pretoria Master

Same-day if received before 10:00. Otherwise next working day. We queue, lodge and get the date stamp.

4

Written report & invoice

Report sent within 24 hours. Single invoice, fixed fee, no surprises.

Pricing — pay per action

ServiceFixed Fee
Single document lodgementR650
Lodge + collect (round trip)R1,200
Defect-check before lodgementR450
Status check + written reportR350
Full reporting pack lodgementR1,500
Trust deed lodgementR1,200
Section 42(2) endorsementR1,500
Urgent / same-day (before 10:00)+R400

Important: We do not offer unofficial fast-tracking, preferential treatment, or government services. Our role is limited to private document preparation, lawful lodgement, collection and follow-up support.

Common questions

How quickly can you lodge?

Same-day if we receive instructions before 10:00 (subject to the Master’s hours, currently 07:45–13:00). Otherwise next working day.

Do I have to send original documents?

Yes for lodgement. We accept couriered originals or pre-arranged drop-off at our Loftus Versveld office. For Letters collection only, we may collect on your behalf with a power of attorney.

Can you handle estates outside Pretoria?

No. We are a Pretoria correspondent. Estates falling under another Master’s Office (e.g. Johannesburg, Cape Town) must be lodged in that jurisdiction.

What about the Master’s move on 1 June 2026?

The Pretoria Master moves from 316 Thabo Sehume Street to 351 Francis Baard Street on 1 June 2026. We will continue attending at the new address from that date. No change to our service.

Need a Pretoria correspondent?

Call 087 001 0733 or email admin@louwrens-koen.co.za with your instruction.

Send an instruction