Register a marriage or get a marriage certificate:
Cape Town Large Office in Cape Town

Do you need to register a marriage or need a replacement/copy marriage certificate in Cape Town, Western Cape? Contact your nearest Home Affairs office which is: Cape Town Large Office in Cape Town. The DHA office can inform you on the procedure in Cape Town. To contact DHA office: Cape Town Large Office please see below.

DHA Office (Marriage Certificates) in Cape Town

Province:

Western Cape

Office:

Cape Town Large Office

Address:

Fair Cape Building, 56 Barack Street
8001 - Cape Town
Western Cape - South Africa

Telephone Number:

021 468 4500 | 4512 | 4515 | 4535 | 4574 | 4595 | 4599 | 4578

Website:

www.dha.gov.za

Department of Home Affairs

You want to get married in Cape Town?, Please ensure that:

1. You are legally allowed to enter a marriage
2. Marriages are automatically in community of property unless you draw up a pre- nuptial agreement before entering into the marriage
3. For a valid marriage you comply with all the legal requirements
4. Seek legal counsel before you enter a marriage in case you need legal assistance

Conducting a marriage

Civil marriages are conducted at offices of Cape Town Large Office and by authorized marriage officers at churches in Cape Town.

Witnesses

At least 2 witnesses are needed to enter into marriage.

More Information

For more information the Department of Home Affairs website: www.dha.gov.za

Important notice for register a marriage or get a marriage certificate in Cape Town

For all the information on conducting a marriage, get a marriage certificate and documents needed please contact the DHA Office: Cape Town Large Office directly by telephone 021 468 4500 | 4512 | 4515 | 4535 | 4574 | 4595 | 4599 | 4578 or visit the official Department of Home Affairs website: www.dha.gov.za

Abridged copies or unabridged copies of the marriage certificate

To receive the abridged copies or unabridged copies of the marriage certificate by submitting the appropriate forms at the DHA office in Cape Town and by paying the fee.

Legal Advice

For legal questions and advice always contact a lawyer before the marriage is conducted.

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

During the emergency period in South Africa as a result of the coronavirus / covid-19, changes may occur in the opening times of the Department of Home Affairs Office in Cape Town.

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