MUST BE SUBMITTED BY POST

REQUIREMENTS

1. Form DHA/BI-130 — Must be completed fully in BLOCK LETTER and BLACK INK
2. Copy of any previous marriage certificate (will facilitate the tracing and processing of the record) x 2 copies.
3. Copy of ID document/passport of both the parties x2 copies of each.
4. A pre-paid, A4 size self-addressed special deliver envelope (which indicates 500grm paid for).
5. Processing fees (Non-Refundable) of £7.00. It must be paid in UK bank and in Sterling Pounds, it must be deposited electronically into the High Commission’s Account see information bellow:

NAME OF THE BANK: LLOYDS BANK PLC.
NAME OF THE ACCOUNT HOLDER: SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 51969368; SORT CODE: 30-65-41
CURRENCY: GBP
REFERENCE NUMBER: SURNAME & FULL NAMES (AS THEY APPEAR ON THE APPLICANT’S PASSPORT/BIRTH CERTIFICATE/ID

N.B. NO Postal orders, Cheques or CASH payments will be accepted.
NP: Please be reminded that you will be required to post printed proof of payment when submitting/posting the application.

Please Note: To enable to facilitate the tracing of records and processing of the application, please submit fully completed applications including the Identity numbers.

The tracing of original records in the register held by the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria is a time-consuming task as a result processing of applications are likely to take approximately 12 months or longer.

On receipt of the certificate, it will be posted in the pre-paid, self-addressed special delivery envelope provided at the time of submission of your application.

Please Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Postal Address:
South African High Commission, 15 White Hall, London SW1A 2D