LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO PERFORM A CIVIL 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.
2(two) clear uncertified copies of both parties identity documents (ORIGINAL IDENTITY DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED ON DATE OF MARRIAGE TO CONFIRM CERTIFIED COPIES)
A temporarily identity document is acceptable but should not be older than 3 MONTHS
NO birth certificates are at all acceptable
Proof of residential address is required (No postal adress is acceptable)
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
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)
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)
Two (2) witnesses are required for the signing of the marriage register
The witnesses MUST be South Africa Citizens and above 18 years old
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)
The couple will on the day of the marriage receive the original marriage register and also the handwritten marriage certificate
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