CERTIFICATE ASSIST SA HOME AFFAIRS (DHA) CERTIFICATE ASSISTANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Home Affairs Certificate Services: Birth, Marriage, Death & Police Clearance Certificates
Certificate Assist SA is a Johannesburg-based document service that helps South Africans at home and abroad apply for and collect Home Affairs (DHA) documents without standing in the queue. We assist with unabridged, abridged and vault birth, marriage and death certificates, Letters of No Impediment, SAPS police clearance certificates (PCC), passports, and apostille and document legalisation for use overseas. Tell us what you need and we apply and collect on your behalf.
Please note: All prices exclude VAT.
An additional fee applies when paying from a foreign bank.
Please do not send your completed application forms unless you are ready to proceed with the service.
Abridged, Unabridged & Vault Birth Certificates
South African unabridged, abridged and vault birth certificates through the Department of Home Affairs.
Abridged Birth Certificate: R850 (2-3 working days). All applications may differ.
Unabridged Birth Certificate: To expedite R1,450.00 if already applied for at Home Affairs (7–21 working days). New applications 2–6 weeks (submit and collect R1,650.00). All applications may differ.
Vault Birth Certificate Copy: To expedite R1,450.00 if already applied for at Home Affairs (7-21 working days) All applications may differ. New applications 3-6 weeks (submit, expedite and collect R1,650.00).
Abridged, Unabridged & Vault Marriage Certificates
South African unabridged, abridged and vault marriage certificates through Home Affairs.
Abridged Marriage Certificate: R850 (2-3 working days). All applications may differ. An abridged marriage certificate cannot be issued when divorced or when any party is deceased.
Unabridged & Vault Marriage Certificate: To expedite R1,450.00 if already applied for at Home Affairs (3-10 weeks). All applications may differ. To submit and collect R1,700.00 - R2,850.00, depending on requirements.
Requirements: DHA-30 / BI30 handwritten Marriage Register from the priest or marriage officer.
Letter of No Impediment / Non-Impediment Letter
A letter of No Impediment / Non-Impediment Letter is needed when getting married abroad or marrying a foreign national in South Africa.
Apply on your behalf: R1,700.00 (4-5 weeks). All applications may differ.
Requirements: Application and ID copy
South African Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
SAPS police clearance certificate assistance for South Africans locally and abroad.
Fee: R2,500.00 (10-12 working days). All applications may differ.
Assistance available for clients in South Africa and abroad.
Abridged & Unabridged Death Certificates
South African abridged and unabridged death certificates through Home Affairs.
Abridged Death Certificate: R850 (2-3 working days). All applications may differ.
Unabridged Death Certificate: To expedite R1,450.00 if already applied for at Home Affairs (3-10 weeks). To submit and collect R1,750.00.
Requirements: DHA 1663 Death Register from the undertaker or hospital.
Fast-Track Existing Passport Applications
Speed up an existing South African passport application already lodged at Home Affairs.
Fee: R1,450.00 (7-10 working days). All applications may differ.
Existing passport applications only. You must already have applied at Home Affairs.
Degrees & Certificate Legalisation (Apostille & Authentication)
Apostille, authentication and legalisation of South African degrees and certificates for use overseas.
Fee: from R1,150.00 depending on the number of documents (these prices are VERY flexible)
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks, excluding weekends and public holidays.
National & International Courier
Secure courier delivery of your Home Affairs documents across South Africa and abroad.
National courier: R250.00.
International courier: R950.00.
All service costs exclude courier fees.
Foreign Divorce & Marriage Registration
Got married or divorced outside South Africa? We register your foreign marriage or divorce with Home Affairs (DHA), so it is officially recognised on your South African record.
Fee: R2,500.00
Timeframe: 5-7 working days (All applications may differ)
Determination of Citizenship Letter
We obtain official Home Affairs (DHA) determination of citizenship letters on your behalf, confirming your status where an official ruling or confirmation is required.
Fee: R3,250.00
Timeframe: 6-8 weeks (All applications may differ)
Driver's Confirmation Letter
We obtain a driver's confirmation letter verifying your South African driving licence, commonly needed when converting or using your licence abroad
Fee: R3,250.00
Timeframe: 7-12 working days (All applications may differ)
Need help with a South African birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, vault copy, police clearance, Letter of No Impediment, apostille or passport expediting? Contact Certificate Assist SA and we will fast-track your Home Affairs documents for clients across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and all of South Africa, as well as South Africans living abroad.
Application forms to be completed
HOME AFFAIRS CERTIFICATE ENQUIRIES
Contact Certificate Assist SA for Home Affairs (DHA) Documents
Tell us which service you need, whether it’s a birth, marriage or death certificate, police clearance, Letter of No Impediment, apostille or passport expediting, and whether you are applying from South Africa or abroad.