It is common for our clients to request that we verify a person’s marital status with the Department of Home Affairs. Although the process may seem simple at first, it can be very challenging to determine whether you are listed as deceased, married, single, divorced, or widowed by Home Affairs. We will examine what it means to verify your status with the DHA as well as who might be responsible for doing so.
A DHA status can be simply explained as the Department of Home Affairs’ record of your current marital status. It is extremely difficult for South Africans living abroad to verify their status as it is difficult to access a local DHA branch. Since March 2018, the Department of Home Affairs’ online verification tool has been unavailable.
Additionally, South Africans living abroad are unable to use the SMS-based verification process provided by Home Affairs, since SMS messages cannot be sent from abroad. You are categorized into various status types based on your marital status on the DHA.
- Deceased
- A single individual
- A married individual
- A divorced individual
- Widow or widower
How Do You Find out If He’s Married in South Africa?
A person who wishes to verify their or someone else’s marital status will need to contact their nearest Home Affairs office or the nearest SA consulate. The process may take some time, however.
DocumentAssist performs status verifications directly with the Department of Home Affairs as part of our services. If necessary, we can even assist you in revising your status.
Seeking Information Regarding Marital Status with Home Affairs?
Verifying marital status in the Home Affairs system can be helpful in a variety of circumstances. Some people have been registered as married unknowingly as a result of immigration scams.
Many divorcees assume their DHA status will automatically change after the divorce is finalised in court. Occasionally, this does not occur. A status check, in this case, can assist in identifying divorcees whose status has not changed. It will also give you the opportunity to make any necessary corrections as soon as possible. If you are applying for citizenship or residency abroad, a status verification will also be required.
Contact Doc Assist today for more information regarding our turnaround times and status verification services.