Identity documents(for each person getting married) On the day of the marriage a couple must present the following documents to the person officiating at the wedding: (R1 per sms and will be charged by your network service provider).ĭocuments required to enter into a marriage You can also sms the letter M followed by your ID number (example: M 5001010050080) to 32551 A reply sms will be sent back to your cellphone to confirm your marital status and the date of your marriage. You will need your South African ID number in order to use this facility. Should you be unsure of any of these, legal counsel should be sought before the marriage is entered into.ĭue to the large number of fraudulent marriages reported to the Department of Home Affairs every year, a facility has been created for you to check your marital status at any time. Make sure that your marriage will comply with all the legal requirements for a valid marriage Understand the legal consequences of a marriage, particularly that marriages in South Africa are automatically in community of property, unless a valid ante-nuptial contract has been entered into before the marriage, and If you are planning on getting married, you must:Įnsure that you are legally allowed to marry Civil unions are recognised in terms of the Civil Union Act (2006). South Africa also recognizes customary marriages through the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, which became effective in November 2000. Civil marriages are governed by the Marriage Act and regulations issued in terms of the Act.
#Abridge meaning in law registration
The solemnisation and registration of civil marriages, customary marriages and civil unions are managed by the Department of Home Affairs.
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