HOME AFFAIRS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ASSISTANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Unabridged Marriage Certificates, Abridged Marriage Certificates & Vault Marriage Certificates
Need help with a South African marriage certificate? Certificate Assist SA fast-tracks unabridged, abridged and vault marriage certificates, including Home Affairs submission, follow-up, collection and courier delivery in South Africa or abroad.
Marriage Certificate Help
Abridged • Unabridged • Vault
Home Affairs / DHA Support
Fast-track, submit & collect
Letter of No Impediment
Non-Impediment Letter assistance
National Courier: R250
International Courier: R950
HELPFUL GUIDE FOR CHOOSING THE CORRECT MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
Unabridged vs Abridged vs Vault Marriage Certificate: Which Do You Need?
People searching for a marriage certificate in South Africa may need either an unabridged marriage certificate, an abridged marriage certificate, or a vault marriage certificate. Certificate Assist SA can assist you with your marriage certificate through Home Affairs. Required document: the DHA-30 / BI-30 handwritten marriage register issued by your marriage officer.
Not sure whether you need an unabridged marriage certificate, an abridged marriage certificate or a vault marriage certificate? Contact Certificate Assist SA before submitting so the team can assist you with the correct DHA marriage certificate service.
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ASSISTANCE
South African Marriage 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 living in Ireland, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the Netherlands or anywhere abroad who need help obtaining South African Home Affairs documents like marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, police clearances & more.
Marriage Certificates in Johannesburg & Gauteng
Help with unabridged, abridged and vault marriage certificate services for clients in Johannesburg and Gauteng.
Marriage Certificates in Cape Town
Remote assistance and national courier options for clients in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Marriage Certificates in Durban & KZN
Marriage certificate assistance for clients in Durban and across KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africans Living Abroad
Assistance for South Africans in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and other countries who need South African marriage certificates.
HOW TO GET YOUR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
Get Help With Your Unabridged, Abridged or Vault Marriage Certificate in South Africa
Certificate Assist SA makes it easier to get an unabridged marriage certificate, an abridged marriage certificate or a vault marriage certificate, whether you are in South Africa or applying from abroad.
Contact Us
Send a WhatsApp or email and tell Certificate Assist SA which South African marriage certificate you need.
Get the Marriage Certificate Forms
Receive the required documents or download the applicable marriage certificate application forms from our website.
Send Your Documents
Complete the forms and submit your information and supporting documents to Certificate Assist SA.
Home Affairs / DHA Process
Certificate Assist SA handles the relevant Home Affairs submission, follow-up or collection process for your selected service.
Receive Your 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.
LETTER OF NO IMPEDIMENT
Letter of No Impediment / Non-Impediment Letter South Africa
Certificate Assist SA also assists with Letters of No Impediment / Non-Impediment Letters. A Non-Impediment Letter is needed when you plan to get married outside your home country or marry a foreign national.
When you may need a letter of No Impediment / Letter of Non-Impediment
Getting Married Abroad: If you are a South African citizen travelling overseas to get married, foreign authorities require it to prove you are legally single, divorced, or widowed and free to marry under South African law.
Marrying a foreign national in South Africa: If you or your partner is a foreign national marrying within South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) or the relevant foreign embassy will require this verification to prevent unlawful or fraudulent marriages.
International residency or spousal visas: If you are applying for residency or a spousal visa in another country, immigration authorities often require this letter as proof that you are legally free to marry.
Strict 6-Month Window: The letter issued by the Department of Home Affairs is only valid for six months from the date of issue. Timing your application is critical so that it does not expire before your wedding date.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
South African Marriage Certificate & Non-Impediment Letter FAQs
Answers to common questions about unabridged marriage certificates, abridged marriage certificates, vault marriage certificates, Home Affairs applications, non-impediment letters, and marriage certificate courier options.
- Abridged marriage certificate: 2 to 3 working days, as we obtain it from Home Affairs on your behalf. (All applications may differ)
- Unabridged marriage certificate: between 3 and 10 weeks. (All applications may differ)
- Vault marriage certificate: between 3 and 10 weeks. (All applications may differ)
- Abridged marriage certificate: R850.00 for us to obtain on your behalf.
- Unabridged marriage certificate: R1,450.00 to expedite if you have already applied at Home Affairs, or R1,700.00 to R2,850.00 for us to submit and collect on your behalf.
- Vault marriage certificate: R1,450.00 to expedite if you have already applied at Home Affairs, or R1,700.00 to R2,850.00 for us to submit and collect on your behalf. All prices exclude VAT.
- Abridged marriage certificate: we apply on your behalf. Please note an abridged marriage certificate cannot be issued when divorced or when any of the parties is deceased.
- Unabridged marriage certificate: DHA-30 / BI30 handwritten Marriage Register issued by the priest or marriage officer.
- Vault marriage certificate: DHA-30 / BI30 handwritten Marriage Register issued by the priest or marriage officer.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE PRICES & TURNAROUND TIMES
Unabridged, Abridged & Vault Marriage Certificate Services and Pricing
See exactly what each marriage certificate costs and how long it takes. The prices, turnaround times, submit-and-collect options and courier fees for your unabridged, abridged or vault marriage certificate are all set out below.
Unabridged / Vault Marriage Certificate South Africa
R1,450.00
All prices exclude VAT.
The fee to expedite if you have applied at Home Affairs.
Timeframe: 3-10 weeks
All cases differ by application.
Required document: the DHA-30 / BI-30 handwritten marriage register issued by your marriage officer.
Submit and collect on your behalf: R1,700 to R2,850 (depending on requirements)
Abridged Marriage Certificate South Africa
R850.00
All prices exclude VAT.
Timeframe: 2-3 working days
Certificate Assist SA fast-tracks abridged marriage certificates from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on your behalf. All cases differ by application.
* Please note: Abridged marriage certificates cannot be issued when divorced or when any of the parties is deceased.
Letter of No Impediment / Letter of Non-Impediment
R1,700.00
All prices exclude VAT.
Timeframe: 4-5 weeks
All cases differ by application.
Requirements: Application & ID copy
Submit and collect on your behalf: R1,700.00
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
RELATED HOME AFFAIRS (DHA) SERVICES
Need a Different South African DHA Certificate or Home Affairs Document?
Certificate Assist SA also helps with Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, existing Passport Applications, South African Police Clearance Certificates, Marriage Certificates and Letters of Non-Impediment.
South African Birth Certificates
Unabridged birth certificates, abridged birth certificates and vault birth copies.
South African Death Certificates
Dedicated assistance with unabridged death certificate applications and the related Home Affairs requirements.
South African Police Clearance Certificates
Help with South African Police Clearance Certificate applications, turnaround times and related requirements.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE & NON-IMPEDIMENT LETTER ENQUIRIES
Contact Certificate Assist SA for Marriage Certificate Assistance
Need an unabridged, abridged or vault marriage certificate, or a Letter of No Impediment? Tell us what you need and whether you are applying from South Africa or abroad.