Register a marriage or get a marriage certificate:
East London Local Office Large in East London

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

DHA Office (Marriage Certificates) in East London

Province:

Eastern Cape

Office:

East London Local Office Large

Address:

5-7 Drury Lane
- East London
Eastern Cape - South Africa

Telephone Number:

043 705 8600/ 8601/ 8603

Website:

www.dha.gov.za

Department of Home Affairs

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

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 East London

For all the information on conducting a marriage, get a marriage certificate and documents needed please contact the DHA Office: East London Local Office Large directly by telephone 043 705 8600/ 8601/ 8603 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 East London 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 East London.

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