Register a marriage or get a marriage certificate:
Grahamstown Medium Office in Grahamstown

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

DHA Office (Marriage Certificates) in Grahamstown

Province:

Eastern Cape

Office:

Grahamstown Medium Office

Address:

14 Bathurst Street
6140 - Grahamstown
Eastern Cape - South Africa

Telephone Number:

046 603 2808

Website:

www.dha.gov.za

Department of Home Affairs

You want to get married in Grahamstown?, 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 Grahamstown Medium Office and by authorized marriage officers at churches in Grahamstown.

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 Grahamstown

For all the information on conducting a marriage, get a marriage certificate and documents needed please contact the DHA Office: Grahamstown Medium Office directly by telephone 046 603 2808 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown.

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