The Procedure to Get a Copy of My Birth Certificate in South Africa

How can I get  a Copy of My Birth Certificate in South Africa?

If you need additional copies of a birth certificate you must: complete Form BI–154 and submit it to the nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs if you are in South Africa, or the nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate if you are overseas. pay the required fee for the application.

How long does it take to get a copy of a birth certificate in South Africa?

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

What is the fastest way to get an unabridged birth certificate?

It can take up to 24 weeks to obtain your certificate at Home Affairs. We will expedite your order and obtain your certificate in in the 8 week window. We collect your order the day that it is ready. Please note, if Home Affairs cannot find your records you will have to fill out both a BI-288 & BI-24 forms.