Marriage Certificates
Abridged Marriage Certificate
An Abridged Marriage Certificate, is issued by the Home Affairs department to the couple after the marriage. This Abridged Marriage Certificate is sufficient for couples who are living in South Africa.
Processing time:
- 1 working day
Costs:
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Dependent on the number of certificates requested.
Letter of no Impediment
A Letter of No Impediment is an official government document that provides information indicating that a thorough search has been conducted and that no record of marriage could be found in your name.
A letter from you will be required to apply for the Letter of Impediment.
Processing time:
Home Affairs takes +/- 8-12 weeks to issue a letter of no impediment.
Cost:
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Unabridged Marriage Certificate
An Unabridged Marriage Certificate is also known as a “Full Marriage Certificate”
Home Affairs will locate the original marriage registration. The information is then entered on the unabridged Marriage Certificate. It contains detailed information on the particulars of the marriage.
Unabridged Marriage Certificates are generally required for:
- Applying for a foreign passport
- Immigration purposes
- Temporary residency visas for certain countries
Processing time:
- 14 – 25 working days
- +/- 15 working days
Costs:
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Depends on the processing time selected and the number of certificates requested.
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Tel: +27 (0) 21 518 1167
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 288 5895 (Office hours only)