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South African Death Certificates
Need help with a South African death certificate? Certificate Assist SA assists with unabridged and abridged death certificates, including fast-tracking applications already lodged at Home Affairs, submit-and-collect assistance and courier delivery in South Africa or abroad.
Death Certificate Help
Unabridged & abridged death certificates
Timeframe
2-3 working days to 10 weeks
National Courier
R250
International Courier
R950
DEATH CERTIFICATE HELPFUL GUIDE
Unabridged and Abridged Death Certificates in South Africa: What You Need to Know
Certificate Assist SA helps you get a South African death certificate, both abridged and unabridged. We fast-track unabridged death certificate applications already lodged with the Department of Home Affairs, and we can apply, submit and collect on your behalf, anywhere in South Africa or abroad.
Wondering how to get an unabridged or abridged death certificate in South Africa, how long it takes or how much a death certificate costs? You will find the pricing and turnaround times below, and our team can handle the full process for you, whether you are in South Africa or abroad.
SOUTH AFRICAN DEATH CERTIFICATE ASSISTANCE
Death Certificate Help in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban & Abroad
Certificate Assist SA is based in Johannesburg and assists clients across South Africa, including Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as South Africans overseas who need help with a South African abridged or unabridged Death Certificate.
Death Certificates in Johannesburg & Gauteng
Home Affairs death certificate assistance for clients in Johannesburg and Gauteng.
Death Certificates in Cape Town
Remote assistance and national courier options for clients in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Death Certificates in Durban & KZN
Death certificate assistance for clients in Durban and across KwaZulu-Natal.
Death Certificates for South Africans Living Abroad
Assistance for South Africans in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and other countries who need a South African death certificate.
HOW TO GET AN ABRIDGED OR UNABRIDGED DEATH CERTIFICATE
How to Get Help With a Death Certificate in South Africa
Certificate Assist SA makes it easy to get help with a South African Abridged or Unabridged Death Certificate, whether you are living in South Africa or applying from abroad.
Contact Us for Death Certificate Assistance
Send a WhatsApp or email and tell Certificate Assist SA that you need a death certificate.
Get the Death Certificate Forms
Certificate Assist SA will provide the relevant information and document requirements for your death certificate application. You can also download the death certificate application form below.
Send Your Documents
Submit the required information, including the DHA 1663 Death Register where applicable.
Home Affairs / DHA Process
Certificate Assist SA handles the service process and keeps you informed.
Receive Your Death Certificate
Certificate Assist SA will contact you when your documents are ready, and your completed certificate can then be couriered to your door even if you live abroad.
ABRIDGED AND UNABRIDGED DEATH CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
How Long Does an Unabridged or Abridged Death Certificate Take and What Documents Are Required?
Turnaround time is one of the biggest questions when getting a South African death certificate. Here is how long an unabridged death certificate and an abridged death certificate take with Certificate Assist SA, and our team can handle the full process for you, whether you are in South Africa or abroad.
How long does an Unabridged Death Certificate take?
The current timeframe for an unabridged death certificate is 3-10 weeks. All applications may differ.
Price: The fee is R1,450 to expedite, or R1,750 if we submit and collect on your behalf (excl. VAT).
How long does an Abridged Death Certificate take?
The current timeframe for an abridged death certificate is 2-3 working days. All applications may differ.
Price: The fee is R850 (excl. VAT).
What documents are required?
The required document is the DHA 1663 Death Register from the undertaker or hospital.
DEATH CERTIFICATE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
South African Death Certificate FAQs
Answers to common questions about South African Unabridged and Abridged Death Certificates, Home Affairs processing, turnaround times, pricing, required documents, courier options and applying from outside of South Africa.
DEATH CERTIFICATE PRICES & TURNAROUND TIMES
South African Unabridged and Abridged Death Certificate Pricing
See exactly what a South African abridged or unabridged death Certificate costs and how long it takes, with clear pricing and courier options from Certificate Assist SA.
Abridged Death Certificate South Africa
R850.00
Obtained from Home Affairs on your behalf.
All prices exclude VAT.
Timeframe: 2-3 working days (All applications may differ)
National courier: R250
International courier: R950
An additional fee applies when paying from a foreign bank
Unabridged Death Certificate South Africa
R1,450.00
Fee to expedite if you have applied at Home Affairs.
All prices exclude VAT.
Submit and collect on your behalf: R1,750.00
Timeframe: 3-10 weeks (All applications may differ)
Required documents: DHA 1663 Death Register from the undertaker or hospital.
National courier: R250
International courier: R950
An additional fee applies when paying from a foreign bank
Please note:
All prices exclude VAT. An additional fee applies when paying from a foreign bank. National courier: R250. International courier: R950.
Birth, Marriage, Death and Non-Impediment Letter Application forms to be completed
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DEATH CERTIFICATE ENQUIRIES
Contact Certificate Assist SA for South African Death Certificate Assistance
Need a death certificate, a police clearance certificate (PCC), an unabridged birth certificate, an abridged birth certificate or a vault birth copy? Tell Certificate Assist SA what you need and whether you are applying from South Africa or abroad.