Services

Comprehensive forensic document services

Every engagement begins with a confidential initial assessment. We provide written, court-ready reports and are available as expert witnesses in any type of South African hearing.

Examination of questioned handwriting specimens to determine authorship. Includes comparison of known and questioned samples, detection of forgery, and detailed reporting on individualisation characteristics.

  • Disputed signature examination
  • Authorship determination
  • Forgery detection
  • Anonymous letter investigation

Detection of alterations, erasures, obliterations, additions and overwriting. Physical and chemical analysis of paper substrates and inks to establish chronology or identify material.

  • Erasure and alteration detection
  • Ink dating and comparison
  • Paper analysis
  • Obliterated writing recovery

Identification of source printing devices, examination of stamped impressions, copy machines, counterfeit currency, fraudulent passports, licences and identity documents.

Recovery of indented writing left on underlying sheets, and restoration of damaged, water-stained or otherwise compromised documents.

Court-qualified expert reports prepared to the standard required by South African courts. Available for testimony in civil, criminal, labour and arbitration proceedings throughout South Africa and adjacent states.