Abridged and Unabridged Certificates
South African birth and marriage certificates, traced, collected and apostilled.
We help you obtain South African abridged and unabridged certificates, and apostille them where required.
Unabridged birth certificate
An unabridged birth certificate shows both parents’ details. Home Affairs locates the original birth registration in its archives and transfers its details to the certificate. It is a computer printout and can be apostilled or legalised. We can apply, trace and collect it for you.
Unabridged marriage certificate
Home Affairs locates the original marriage registration in its archives to complete the detailed particulars of the marriage.
Abridged marriage certificate
A typed abridged marriage certificate is issued to the couple after the marriage. It is sufficient for couples living in South Africa, and some countries accept it with an apostille.
From first call to decision
The same three steps, whatever your application.
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Consultation and eligibility assessment
Contact us by phone, email or through this website to schedule a consultation. Come ready to share the visa you are interested in, your reasons for travel and your personal circumstances.
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Document preparation and application
We give you a personalised list of the documents your application needs, then review the application for completeness and accuracy before it is submitted.
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Submission and after-care
We keep you informed about the status and progress of your application through the communication channel you prefer.
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