Requirements

Applications for Death Registration are to be submitted in person and by appointment only.

Ensure that you bring the following documents to your appointment:

1. Original supporting documents as listed below.
2. Two copies of each document.

Documents to be Submitted

To register a death in South Africa, the following are required:

1. A legalized copy of the death certificate with an Apostille/Legalised stamp attached to the certificate, which is obtainable from: FCO Legalisation.
   • Please Note: Apostille/Legalized Certification can be obtained only from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Office.
2. Two copies of the deceased’s South African passport/Identity Document.
3. Two copies of the informant’s passport/Identity Document.

Once the above documents are obtained, please contact milnet@dirco.gov.za to book an appointment.

Please Note: This office will not receive a death certificate or acknowledgment that the death has been registered. If you do not comply with any of the above requirements, you will not be assisted and will have to book a new appointment.

Address: South African High Commission,
15 Whitehall,
London SW1A 2DD

To be Submitted by Post ONLY

You can apply for the death certificate six to eight weeks after you registered the death with the SA High Commission in the UK. If you apply for the death certificate, the turnaround time is a minimum of 12 months to be processed and finalized in South Africa.

Requirements:

1. Form DHA-132 – Must be completed fully in BLOCK LETTERS and IN BLACK INK.
2. Copy of any previous birth certificate (to facilitate the tracing and processing of the record).
3. Copy of ID document/passport.
4. Copy of parents’ ID documents and passports (especially if the applicant is below 18 years of age).
5. A pre-paid A4 size self-addressed special delivery envelope (which indicates 500 grams paid for).
6. Processing fees (Non-Refundable) of £7.00 to be deposited electronically into the High Commission’s account. See the information below:
   • Name of the Bank: NEDBANK PRIVATE WEALTH
   • Name of the Account Holder: SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION
   • Account Number: 93274091
   • Sort Code: 16-57-06
   • Reference Number: SURNAME & FULL NAMES (as they appear on the applicant’s passport/birth certificate/ID)

Please Note: You will be required to submit printed proof of payment together with your application.

Address: South African High Commission,
15 Whitehall,
London

SW1A 2DD