Civil Union/Partnership Marriage in Eastern Cape

Do you want to register a Civil Union/Partnership Marriage in Eastern Cape? Contact your nearest Home Affairs office which has appointed Marriage officers who can solemnise civil unions/partnerships. The DHA office can inform you on the procedure.


Home Affairs office in Eastern Cape

Mthatha Local Office Large
58 cnr Leeds & Owen Street
Mthatha
Telephone: 047 502 5000

Port Elizabeth Local Office Large
682 Govan Mbeki Ave (cnr Quick and Bagshaw Streets)
6000 Port Elizabeth
Telephone: 041404 8300

Sterkspruit Medium Office
Thusong Centre Building, 79 Main Street
9762 Sterkspruit
Telephone: 051 611 0931 /0211

Tsolo Local Office Small
99 Thurston Street, Main Road
5170 Tsolo
Telephone: 047 582 8904

Uitenhage Medium Office
82 Constitution Road
Uitenhage
Telephone: 041 992 5873/ or 041 995 2800//2/3


Civil Union Wedding in Eastern Cape

A civil partnership/union marriage in terms of the Civil Unions Act provides recognition in law for Man/Man & Woman/Woman (same gender) couples and is by law an arrangement alike a marriage between Man/Woman (hetero) couples.

A civil partnership/union is also known as a same gender marriage.

However, in South Africa a civil union/partnership can also be formed by Man/Woman (hetero) couples.

Legal consequences & Civil Union Attorneys

Civil partnerships have the same legal consequences, responsibilities and rights as a marriage under
the Marriage Act. Find Legal Experts here: Civil Union/Marriage Attorneys

Marriage officers

Marriage officers who are appointed by Home Affairs and Magistrates are able to solemnise civil partnerships.

 


Wedding Ceremony

- At the ceremony there must be at least 2 competent witnesses present.
- The persons who want to register and enter into a civil union must be 18 years or older and may not be already married.

More information

Contact the DHA Home Affairs office in directly or visit website: www.dha.gov.za

Register and initiate a Civil Union/Partnership Marriage in Aliwal North, Cleary Park, Port Elizabeth, Cradock, Libode, Mqanduli, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Sterkspruit, Tsolo and Uitenhage in Eastern Cape.

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Please note that this website is not the official website of the South African Department of Home Affairs. The only purpose of this website is to provide quick information on DHA locations in South Africa.