Register a marriage or get a marriage certificate:
Port Elizabeth Local Office Large in Port Elizabeth

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

DHA Office (Marriage Certificates) in Port Elizabeth

Province:

Eastern Cape

Office:

Port Elizabeth Local Office Large

Address:

682 Govan Mbeki Ave (cnr Quick and Bagshaw Streets)
6000 - Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape - South Africa

Telephone Number:

041404 8300

Website:

www.dha.gov.za

Department of Home Affairs

You want to get married in Port Elizabeth?, 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 Port Elizabeth Local Office Large and by authorized marriage officers at churches in Port Elizabeth.

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 Port Elizabeth

For all the information on conducting a marriage, get a marriage certificate and documents needed please contact the DHA Office: Port Elizabeth Local Office Large directly by telephone 041404 8300 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth.

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