LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO PERFORM:
A CIVIL UNION SAME SEX MARRIAGE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS
The marriage officer requires the following legal documents to perform a legal marriage:
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Three (3) colored or black and white identity document photos of both parties.
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2(two) clear uncertified copies of both parties identity documents (ORIGINAL IDENTITY DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED ON DATE OF MARRIAGE TO CONFIRM CERTIFIED COPIES)
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A temporarily identity document is acceptable but should not be older than 3 MONTHS
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NO birth certificates are at all acceptable
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Proof of residential address is required (No postal adress is acceptable)
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If getting married out of community of property, the ANC from the attorney on a proper letterhead signed and stamped by the attorney will be required
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If you were previously married and now divorced, we require 2 clear copies of the FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE signed and stamped by the COURT (NO SUMMONS OR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED)
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If you were previously married and you spouse is deceased, 2 clear copies of the death certificate will be required (ORIGINAL DEATH CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED)
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Two (2) witnesses are required for the signing of the marriage register
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The witnesses MUST be South Africa Citizens and above 18 years old
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Two (2) clear uncertified copies of identity documents of both witnesses are required (ORIGINAL IDENTITY DOCUMENTS HAS TO BE PROVIDED ON DAY OF THE MARRIAGE)
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The couple will on the day of the marriage receive the original marriage register and also the handwritten marriage certificate
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It is the responsibility of the marriage officer to have the marriage registered within 3 DAYS after the Marriage was performed at the DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
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