South African Muslim Marriage Certificates can now be issued for Muslim Marriage Couples
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Both wife and husband to be present and consent to be married to each other under the Muslim marriage
- Copies of ID documents/ID cards/ Affidavit
- Two representatives need to be present, one from each family, with certified copies of their IDs and a sworn declaration/affidavit from the SAPS from each one confirming full details of the marriage celebration and their attendance. The couple must state the Dowry agreement in their affidavit. A Sharia law marriage certificate, commonly known as a (Nikah certificate), must be submitted for marriage registration.
- If one of the spouses is deceased, the surviving spouse must submit a sworn affidavit, as well as a sworn affidavit by a family member who witnessed the marriage (preferably from the deceased family).
- The issue of a marriage certificate costs R 20.00 after registration, which can take 3-5 working days.
- If one of the spouses is deceased, the applicant needs to apply for an unabridged marriage certificate with a fee of R75.00 payable
Should you need any assistance – CALL : HOTLINE NUMBER +27 (21) 023 4425
REQUIREMENTS:
- When visiting Home Affairs please take along your Nikah Certificate
and ID/Affidavit of both the husband and wife - Both you and your spouse must be present
WHERE CAN I GET HELP:
- Advisory Desk 1: Home Affairs, 2 Maynard Mall, 70 Main Road, Wynberg
- Advisory Desk 2: Home Affairs: Alpha Street, Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain
- Oversight Desk: Harrison Street, Johannesburg
- Oversight Desk: Umgeni Road, Durban
Should you need any assistance – CALL : HOTLINE NUMBER +27 (21) 023 4425
