As a Registered Marriage Officer since 2003, I abide by these requirements as set out by the DHA.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

**Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the requirements from couples and other details, as set out at the South African Department of Home Affairs website.

• **From a South African Bride and Groom, I need:

  • South African ID books / cards.

  • 3 x passport-size photos of each of you.

  • a letter from your Attorney, (not the contract) if a pre-nup / marriage contract has been signed. 

• If either is divorced: a copy of the Divorce Certificate (Final Decree of Divorce).

• If either is widowed: a copy of the Death Certificate.

• From your two witnesses, I need:

  • a clear copy of their South African ID book / ID card (both sides).

• From Foreigners I need:

  • Copy of Passport.

  • Copy of the entry stamp in your passport.

  • Copy of Visa.

  • A Letter of No Impediment, issued by your Embassy / Consulate.

  • (these must be in English or translated into English)

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

• At your wedding, after signing the Marriage Register, I will give you your official Abridged Marriage Certificate.

• If you require an Unabridged Marriage Certificate, I will guide you through this process and application.

• I am a Commissioner of Oaths, so I will certify all original copies given / sent to me. No need to go to SAPS :-D 

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITE LINKS:

- Requirements, documents and registration process details from South Africa Department of Home Affairs.

- Sample of The Marriage Register DHA-30 (the book that is signed by the bride, groom and witnesses).

- Understanding The Unabridged Marriage Certificate (and Abridged Marriage Certificate).

- About Apostille, how does it work?

- The Letter of No Impediment, how does it work?

 

Contact me if you have any questions about this.