by Docassist Admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Marriage Certificate
Why Does a Foreign Marriage Need South African Registration? When a South African citizen marries abroad, the marriage must still be recorded with the Department of Home Affairs. Although your marriage certificate is valid in the country where the ceremony occurred,...
by Docassist Admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Marriage Certificate
Why Do Name Errors Create Major Problems for Immigration? When you relocate abroad, foreign authorities compare marriage certificates against passports, residence applications, bank accounts, and tax profiles. Even small inconsistencies, such as a missing hyphen or...
by Docassist Admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Marriage Certificate
Why Does the Legalisation Path Matter So Much? When submitting South African marriage certificates overseas, you must follow the correct legalisation route. Choosing the wrong pathway can delay visa approvals, freeze banking applications, or block access to residency...
by Docassist Admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Marriage Certificate
Why Do Foreign Offices Ask for the BI-30? The BI-30 (also referred to as the DHA-30 marriage register) is the handwritten form signed on the day of your wedding. It records witnesses, officiant details, and legal confirmations. While South African regulations rely...
by Docassist Admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Death Certificate
Why Is Cross-Border Estate Administration So Complicated? Estate administration becomes more complex when assets are held outside South Africa. Foreign banks, pension administrators, and property offices require official evidence that the individual has passed away....
by Docassist Admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Death Certificate
Why Do Immigration Departments Request Detailed Copies? Immigration authorities review identity information closely because they must confirm relationships, surnames, dates, and parental links with absolute certainty. Unabridged versions of South African death...
