It is a common request from clients to have their marital status verified on the DHA system. However, even if the process seems simple, Home Affairs can have difficulty identifying your marital status. There are several things to know about checking your status with the Department of Home Affairs.

A person’s marital status affects their status which is categorized into 6 different status types — unmarried, married, divorced, widow, widower and deceased. Essentially, it is the information stored by the Department of Home Affairs about your current marital status. Due to the inaccessibility of local DHA offices, many South Africans living abroad are unable to verify their status. 

Can I Get Divorce Papers Online in South Africa?

Divorce decrees in South Africa cannot be viewed online. The High Court must be contacted in order to obtain a copy of the original document. Your marriage status can be verified at your nearest consulate or embassy if you live abroad. There may be a long wait for the process to be completed.

The service provided by DocAssist involves directly contacting the Department of Home Affairs to verify status. In some cases, we may even be able to help you correct your status. A status confirmation through Home Affairs can prove helpful in numerous situations. Due to immigration scams, some individuals may have been mistakenly registered as married.

As soon as a divorce is finalized in court, divorcees assume that their DHA status will automatically change. However, that is not always the case. Status checks could be used to identify divorcees whose circumstances have not changed. Any mistakes can also be addressed promptly. When applying for citizenship or residency abroad, you need to verify your status as well.

Learn more about our turnaround times and status verification services by contacting DocAssist today.