Can I Get My Divorce Certificate in South Africa?

   
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The Procedure to Get My Divorce Certificate in South Africa

 

 

How can I Get My Divorce Certificate in South Africa?

These documents are stamped and signed by the High Court or the court where the decree was issued.

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How do I get a copy of my divorce certificate in SA?

Final divorce decrees filed in South Africa cannot be requested from the Department of Home Affairs. This must be obtained directly from the Court where the divorce was filed in South Africa.

 

Where can I get a copy of my divorce papers in South Africa?

You can only get a copy of the divorce decree from the High Court in which the decree was issued. The court would require as many of the following details as possible to look up the particular decree: The divorce case number; The date of the divorce (day, month and year);

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How do you check if you are divorced in South Africa?

Verifying your marital status

You can also sms the letter M followed by your ID number (example: M 5001010050080) to 32551 A reply sms will be sent back to your cellphone to confirm your marital status and the date of your marriage. (R1 per sms and will be charged by your network service provider).

 

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