MARRIAGE REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATE
Tania is a fully licensed marriage officer since 2009 that is registered with the Department of Home Affairs to officiate marriages in the Republic of South Africa. She is willing to marry any heterosexual couple (man and woman) who comes to her to marry them and can assist with the following:
- Performing wedding ceremonies for large formal weddings.
- Solemnizing private weddings.
- Be it a quick legalities only or full wedding ceremony.
- Registration of marriages.
- The service includes all required paperwork and submissions to Home Affairs and the issue of a Marriage Certificate on the spot. (2 days registration period from ceremony).
She conducts services in and around Gauteng, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Mpumalanga, North West Province and can officiate in Afrikaans and English.
She is able to travel and available during weekdays and weekends.
If you would like to make use of her services contact Tania for more information at 073 947 8017.
WEDDING Q & A
[Q] Do we have to get married in a structure with 4 walls and a roof?
[A] The law states that a marriage may be take place “in” a public office, a church or building used for religious services or a private residence. Home Affairs will state that this must take place inside with open doors.
[Q] What documentation is required to get married?
[A] The following must be presented to the marriage officer at least a week or two before the wedding if possible:
- Certified copies of your ID's
- 2 x ID Size photo’s of each of the couple
- 2 x ID Size photo’s of each of the couple
- If you intend to enter into an ante-nuptual contract this must be concluded prior to the day of the wedding and a letter from your Lawyer must accompany other legal required documents as stated here. NB: Ante-Nuptial Contract MUST be signed at Lawyer BEFORE the date of the wedding.
- Form Dekor 32 to be completed and signed by either both parents or legal guardians for each party under the age of 18. Download and print from: http://www.dha.gov.za/documents/bi-32.pdf
- If the Bride is younger than 15 and/or the Bridegroom is younger than 18, permission to the marriage is needed from The Commissioner of Child Welfare.
- If any party is divorced a certified copy of the final decree of divorce is required.
- If any divorced party is not a South African Citizen, your copy of Final Divorce Decree needs to be Authenticated and not just Certified, at the South African Mission or Embassy in your Country of Origen.
- If the Bride is younger than 15 and/or the Bridegroom is younger than 18, permission to the marriage is needed from The Commissioner of Child Welfare.
- If any party is divorced a certified copy of the final decree of divorce is required.
- If any divorced party is not a South African Citizen, your copy of Final Divorce Decree needs to be Authenticated and not just Certified, at the South African Mission or Embassy in your Country of Origen.
- If any party is a widower or widow a certified copy of the death certificate is required.
- If any party is not a South African Citizen, a certified copy of your Passport’s page of your photo and the page with your residence permit / visa and a Form Dekor 31 is required
- Download and print from: http://www.dha.gov.za/documents/bi-31.pdf
- If any party is not a South African Citizen and does not have any form of South African Identification, a Letter of Dekor Impediment from the Home Affairs Department of country of origin. If you are in possession of a South African ID Document this does not apply to you.
- If any party is not South African Citizen, both parties must go to Home Affairs for an Interview at the Immigrations Department.
- If both parties are not South African Citizens, both parties must go to Home Affairs for validation of their permits at the Immigrations Deparment.
- Two witnesses, one for each of the couple to sign the register. They must be 18 or older and bring with a certifite copy of their ID's. If your witnesses are Non SA Citizens we need copies of their passport plus copy of visa proofing they are legally in SA.
[Q] How is our marriage registered?
[A] On the day of the wedding once the ceremony has been concluded you will sign a marriage register along with the marriage officer and two witnesses. The Marriage Officer will submit this register to Home Affairs who will then enter the information onto the system and you will be classified as married. This process can take up to two months depending on the efficiency of the department.
[Q] We are planning a very small wedding, how many people need to be present?
[A] By law both of you need to be present along with two witnesses and the marriage officer.
[Q] What documentation do we get once married?
[A] On the day of the wedding you will be given a “manual marriage certificate” which is a blank form filled in with your details by the Marriage Officer. Once the marriage is registered you will be able to obtain either an abridged or unabridged certificate from Home Affairs. This is not done automatically and would have to be specifically applied for.
[Q] One or both of us are not South African – can we still get married?
[A] Yes, absolutely. In the case of either of you not being South African, the Marriage Officer will need to have certified copies of your passport visa page and picture page. The marriage officer will have you fill in and sign a form (Form Dekor 31) required by Home Affairs to be completed by ALL Non South African Citizens without South African Identify Documents. A Letter of Dekor Legal Impediment is needed from your Country of Origen if you are not a South African Citizen. (Not applicable on the United Kingdom)
[Q] So we are ready to get married, what do we do now?
[A] Very simply, call or email to make an appointment to meet with Tania to discuss the date and what you want (or don’t want as the case may be). A provisional booking will be made at that this time but will only be confirmed once you are ready and paid the deposit.
[Q] What is the difference between an abridged and unabridged certificate and do we need either?
[A] An abridged certificate is a certificate printed by Home Affairs which contains both your personal details such as full name and ID number as well as the date of the marriage. It is a good idea to get this as it generally more acceptable than just the manual certificate. The unabridged certificate (also known as a full marriage certificate) is also printed by Home Affairs and contains more detailed information. This is the most formal form of certificate and is required if you plan to travel extensively, emigrate or obtain a foreign passport. Additionally if one or both of you are not South African the unabridged certificate will be required to register the marriage in your home country. In short, your unabridged marriage certificate is ultimate proof of your marriage and is usable in all circumstances. Obtaining this certificate takes up to 12 weeks. I am able to obtain this on your behalf, should you require it.
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