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An abridged certificate contains both your personal details such as full name and ID number as well as the date of the marriage. ... The unabridged certificate, also known as a full marriage certificate, contains more detailed information.
- What is an unabridged marriage certificate?
- What documents are needed for unabridged marriage certificate?
- How do I get an unabridged marriage certificate in South Africa?
- What is an underbridge certificate?
- Is Home Affairs open during lockdown?
- How long does it take to get unabridged certificate?
- How much is marriage certificate at home affairs?
- How can I get married fast in South Africa?
- Are foreign marriages Recognised in South Africa?
- What documents are needed to get married in South Africa?
- How do I register my marriage in South Africa?
- Can a man marry two wives legally in South Africa?
What is an unabridged marriage certificate?
The unabridged certificate (also known as a full marriage certificate) contains more detailed information that's sometimes required by government and financial institutions. This is the official certificate that's required should you ever plan to travel extensively, emigrate or obtain a foreign passport.
What documents are needed for unabridged marriage certificate?
- All applicants must submit photocopies of personal documents together with the original documents e.g. passports, identity documents, birth marriage and death certificates, and divorce decrees – no photocopies will be made at the Consulate.
How do I get an unabridged marriage certificate in South Africa?
Any additional abridged copies or unabridged copies of the marriage certificate can be requested by:
- Completing Form BI-130 in black ink and submitting it to the nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs or to the nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate abroad.
- Paying the prescribed fee.
What is an underbridge certificate?
An Unabridged Birth Certificate is a document containing information of both biological parents or legal guardians. Unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18 require them in addition to the other required documents (passports, visa stamps, etc.)
Is Home Affairs open during lockdown?
Home Affairs offices will continue opening Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 15:30. We are extending our operating hours to 19:00 to accommodate people who need to register deaths and births up to 15 February 2021.
How long does it take to get unabridged certificate?
This process will take 6 – 8 weeks. If you're waiting on the unabridged birth certificate and need to travel, consider asking a Home Affairs office for a letter that provides the details of both parents. Your child will be able to travel when you receive this letter.
How much is marriage certificate at home affairs?
Should you require an additional or abridged marriage certificate, you can request one from Home Affairs (by filling in form BI-130). The first abridged certificate is free of charge, with additional copies costing R75.
How can I get married fast in South Africa?
The quickest way to get married in South Africa is to find a Marriage Officer, make an appointment and let them take care of the rest. A Marriage Officer can come to your home or venue or you may go to the Marriage Officer. The cheapest way to get married is at Home Affairs. They will do it for free.
Are foreign marriages Recognised in South Africa?
Are Foreign Marriages recognised in South Africa? ... For foreign parties married under the Civil Union Act in South Africa, the marriage will need to be validly registered in their country of domicile with proof of this provided for it to be recognised as a foreign marriage.
What documents are needed to get married in South Africa?
What documents are required for getting married in South Africa?
- A copy of your ID.
- Two witnesses & their IDs or passport (if they are a foreign nationals)
- Your IDs or passport (if you are a foreign national)
- Divorce order, if applicable.
- Death certificate, if applicable, in cases of a deceased spouse.
How do I register my marriage in South Africa?
You must register your customary marriage within three months of the date of celebration or entering into the marriage to make it legal. This can be done at any office of the Department of Home Affairs or through a designated traditional leader in areas where there are no Home Affairs offices.
Can a man marry two wives legally in South Africa?
Polygamy is legal under certain circumstances in South Africa. All polygamous marriages entered into in accordance with the provisions of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act are legal. ... Therefore only men are allowed to marry more than one spouse of the opposite sex at the same time.
