An unabridged marriage certificate is an official document issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) which provides full details of a legally registered marriage in South Africa. It is the most complete version of a marriage certificate and is required for international legal purposes, such as visa applications, immigration, spouse residency applications, citizenship registration and marriage recognition abroad.
At Global Apostille, we assist clients in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban with urgent applications for unabridged marriage certificates.
We manage the entire process on your behalf, ensuring your application is submitted correctly, tracked and completed without unnecessary delays.
What is an Unabridged Marriage Certificate?
In South Africa, an unabridged marriage certificate contains detailed information that is not included in the abridged version. It is also known as a full marriage certificate. It confirms the existence of a legal marriage and includes the verification data required by international authorities.
You will typically need this document for:
Many foreign authorities require this document as proof of a legally recognised marriage in South Africa.
Our service ensures your application is correctly prepared from the start to avoid rejection or delays.
Global Apostille provides a fully managed service, including:
We also assist with older marriage records, including cases where records must be retrieved from the National Archives or reconstructed through Home Affairs Head Office.
Step one
Send your request to info@apostillelegalisation.co.za with your full contact details and any available marriage documents, including ID copies and marriage register (DHA-30 if available).
Step two
We assess your application, confirm requirements, and provide a quotation. Payment is typically 50 percent on approval and 50 percent on completion.
Step three
We submit your application to the Department of Home Affairs or relevant archives and manage the full process on your behalf.
Step four
Once issued, your unabridged marriage certificate is collected and delivered via secure courier or made available for collection.
Application and processing service fee from R2999.99 (depending on record availability and complexity)
Standard Home Affairs processing can take several weeks or months depending on record availability.
With Global Apostille:
Unabridged Marriage Certificate: 10 to 15 working days (subject to record availability)
Expedited processing may be possible if a DHA-30 marriage register is available.
Additional Services
We also assist with:
Email us or fill out the form below and our one of our friendly staff members will contact you to assist with your document requirements.
