The Procedures to Apply for an Unabridged Certificate Online

Who can Apply for Birth Certificate?

Birth certificates are issued upon request to persons who are:

South African citizens, whether in the Republic or outside the Republic, including persons who are not South African citizens but who sojourn permanently or temporarily in the Republic, for whatever purpose.

What is the fastest way to get an unabridged 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.

What is the fastest way to 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.

How much does an unabridged birth certificate cost in South Africa?

If you have a child under the age of 18, and still need to get an Unabridged Birth Certificate, you can apply at your preferred Department of Home Affairs branch or a South African embassy, mission or consulate. The application fee is R 75.00.

How long does it take to get a South African unabridged birth 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.