HOME AFFAIRS BIRTH CERTIFICATE ASSISTANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Unabridged Birth Certificates, Abridged Birth Certificates & Vault Birth Copies
Need help with a South African unabridged birth certificate? Certificate Assist SA assists with unabridged birth certificates, abridged birth certificates and vault birth copies, including Home Affairs submission, follow-up, collection and courier delivery in South Africa or abroad.
Birth Certificate Help
Abridged • Unabridged • Vault
Home Affairs / DHA Support
Submission, follow-up & collection
National Courier
R250
International Courier
R950
HELPFUL GUIDE FOR CHOOSING THE CORRECT BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Unabridged vs Abridged vs Vault Birth Certificate: Which Do You Need?
People searching for a birth certificate in South Africa often encounter several different birth certificate names. The correct option depends on why the birth certificate is required and which Department of Home Affairs birth record you need.
Not sure whether you need an unabridged birth certificate, an abridged birth certificate or a vault copy? Contact Certificate Assist SA before submitting so the team can assist you with the correct DHA birth certificate service.
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE ASSISTANCE
South African Birth 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 or birth certificates.
Birth Certificates in Johannesburg & Gauteng
Help with unabridged, abridged and vault birth certificate services for clients in Johannesburg and Gauteng.
Birth Certificates in Cape Town
Remote assistance and national courier options for clients in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Birth Certificates in Durban & KZN
Birth 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 birth certificates.
HOW TO GET YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Get Help With Your Unabridged, Abridged or Vault Birth Certificate in South Africa
Certificate Assist SA makes it easier to get help with an unabridged birth certificate, abridged birth certificate or vault birth copy, whether you are in South Africa or applying from abroad.
Contact us for Birth Certificate Assistance
Send a WhatsApp or email and tell Certificate Assist SA which South African birth certificate you need.
Get the Birth Certificate Forms
Receive the required documents or download the applicable birth 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 Birth 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.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
South African Birth Certificate Services Through Home Affairs
Not sure which South African birth certificate you need? The Department of Home Affairs issues several types of birth certificates, and the right one depends on your situation. An unabridged birth certificate shows both parents' details and is usually needed for visa applications, school registration and travelling with children, while a vault birth copy is a certified copy of the original birth record, most often required for a British passport application. Certificate Assist SA helps you apply for, follow up on and collect the correct unabridged, abridged or vault birth certificate, anywhere in South Africa or abroad.
When you may need an unabridged birth certificate
Visa applications
School applications
Travelling with children
Other official processes requiring both parents' details
When you may need a vault birth copy
A vault birth copy is a certified copy of the original birth record held in the Home Affairs vault and is mainly required for a British passport application.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
South African Birth Certificate FAQs
Answers to common questions about unabridged birth certificates, abridged birth certificates, vault copies, Home Affairs processing and birth certificate courier options.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE PRICES & TURNAROUND TIMES
Unabridged, Abridged & Vault Birth Certificate Services and Pricing
See exactly what each birth certificate costs and how long it takes. The prices, turnaround times, submit-and-collect options and courier fees for your unabridged, abridged or vault birth certificate are all set out below.
Unabridged Birth Certificate South Africa
R1,450.00
The fee to expedite if you have applied at Home Affairs.
Timeframe: To expedite / fast-track
Existing Applications 7-21 working days
Timeframe: New Applications 2-6 weeks
All cases differ by application.
Submit and collect on your behalf: R1,650.00
Abridged Birth Certificate South Africa
R850.00
All prices exclude VAT.
Timeframe: 2-3 working days
Certificate Assist SA fast-tracks abridged birth certificates from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on your behalf. All cases differ by application.
Vault Birth Certificate Copy South Africa
R1,450.00
The fee to expedite if you have applied at Home Affairs.
Timeframe: To expedite / fast-track
Existing Applications 7-21 working days
Timeframe: New Application 3-6 weeks
All cases differ by application.
Submit and collect on your behalf: R1,650.00
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 marriage certificates, Letters of Non-Impediment, death certificates, existing passport applications and South African Police Clearance Certificates.
Marriage Certificates & Letter of Non-Impediment
Help with unabridged marriage certificates, vault marriage copies and Letter of Non-Impediment services, for South Africans locally and abroad.
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.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE ENQUIRIES
Contact Certificate Assist SA for Birth Certificate Assistance
Need an unabridged birth certificate, abridged birth certificate or vault birth copy? Tell Certificate Assist SA what you need and whether you are applying from South Africa or abroad.