Home Affairs Certificates

Home Affairs Certificate Services

The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for issuing vital civil documents in South Africa. These documents are essential for immigration, visa applications, international marriage, and other overseas purposes.

We assist with obtaining original certificates from Home Affairs, which can then be apostilled by DIRCO for international use. We handle the entire process so you don't have to queue at Home Affairs.

Certificates We Can Obtain

• Unabridged Birth Certificate - Full birth certificate showing both parents' details (names, ID numbers). Required for passports, visas, and international use.
• Marriage Certificate - Official proof of marriage from Home Affairs. Required for spouse visa applications and name changes abroad.
• Death Certificate - Official death certificate for estate matters, insurance claims, and international administration.
• Letter of No Impediment - Single status certificate confirming you're legally free to marry. Required for marriage abroad.
• Divorce Decree - Certified copy of divorce order for remarriage applications and legal matters abroad.
• ID Document Copies - Certified copies of South African ID documents.

Why You Need Unabridged Certificates

For international use, many countries require unabridged (full) versions of certificates rather than abridged (short) versions. The key differences are:

Common Uses for Home Affairs Certificates

• Passport Applications - Unabridged birth certificate required for new passports
• Visa Applications - Work permits, study visas, immigration applications
• Marriage Abroad - Letter of no impediment and birth certificate for foreign marriage
• Child Travel - Unabridged birth certificate for minors travelling internationally
• Dual Citizenship - Birth and marriage certificates for citizenship applications
• Estate Administration - Death certificates for international estate matters

Our Complete Service Package

We offer a convenient end-to-end service that includes: