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Affidavit of marriage

Family & estates

Start with the application or service asking you for proof. This page covers partner evidence for specified visa routes, a consular request for a non-impediment letter, and South African marriage records. These requests use different documents. Match your papers to the route before you prepare or sign an affidavit.

Prepare your affidavit

No account needed. Your answers are used for this request. Save to your account only when you choose to.

Do not sign before the commissioner of oaths. Review your statement and sign in their presence. This PDF is not signed or certified.

As it should appear in your statement.
Use facts you know. State dates and names accurately; explain any uncertainty.
Use facts you know. State dates and names accurately; explain any uncertainty.

Official downloads

Get the current form from the official source:

Immigration services dirco.gov.za

Letter of non impediment dirco.gov.za

Getting married www.gov.za

How to use it

  1. Sign the spousal affidavit at lodgement For a South African Relative’s Visa, sign the affidavit when you lodge the application by appointment. Plan the signature for that stage. This timing applies to the spousal affidavit route.
  2. Add the requested details for Toronto In the notarized affidavit for the Toronto request, include your names, ID number, telephone and email contact details, and your address. Check these fields before presenting the request. This list describes the particulars requested for that affidavit.

Document checklist

  1. General Work Visa with a travelling spouse or partner Use this route when your spouse or partner travels with you on a General Work Visa application. Prepare a certified copy of the marriage certificate. If you are life partners, prepare a completed affidavit for this route. This item applies to the travelling spouse or partner situation.
  2. South African Relative’s Visa with a spousal relationship Use this item if a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident applies. Include the affidavit and documents showing cohabitation, how you share financial responsibilities, and particulars of children in the relationship. Keep each supporting document with that application.
  3. Retired Person’s Visa with a spouse If your Retired Person’s Visa application includes a spouse, prepare proof of the spousal relationship. The affidavit must be completed and signed. Use this item for the spouse route.
  4. Toronto request for a Letter of non-impediment Prepare a notarized affidavit that states the reason for your request. This is a consular-service route. Check the request name before you assemble the document.

Questions & answers

What does a marriage certificate cost?

For certificate charges, the first issue of an abridged marriage certificate is free; you will have to pay for a second issue or an unabridged certificate.

What certificate is issued if one partner has died?

If one partner has passed away and you need to prove that you were married, an unabridged marriage certificate will be issued.

Can you walk in for the Toronto service?

The Toronto service requires an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Can you pay cash for the Toronto service?

Cash and personal cheques are not accepted for this service.

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Sources

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