Access commonly used South African Home Affairs, SAPS and document legalisation resources in one convenient place. Find the form you need, download it and prepare your application.
Different South African document applications require different forms and supporting documents. This resource centre helps you identify commonly used forms for birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearances, citizenship-related applications and international document authentication.
Common forms used when requesting South African civil certificates and related Home Affairs records.
Used when applying for a South African Birth Certificate, including an Unabridged Birth Certificate or a certified copy of the birth register where applicable.
DOWNLOAD DHA-154Used when applying for an Abridged or Unabridged Marriage Certificate or a certified copy of the marriage register where applicable.
DOWNLOAD DHA-130This form may be required for certain South African civic applications, particularly applications processed through South African missions abroad.
DOWNLOAD DHA-529Used by South African citizens who require confirmation of their marital status for marriage or other official purposes abroad. Applicants living overseas may also be required to complete DHA-529 and provide supporting identification and documentation.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONRequirements can vary depending on the document, your circumstances and where the application is submitted. Contact Authentic Documents SA before completing a form if you are unsure which application applies to your case.
Police Clearance Certificates are processed by SAPS rather than the Department of Home Affairs.
Access the SAPS application used when applying for a South African Police Clearance Certificate. Applicants must also meet the applicable fingerprint and identification requirements.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONUsed to record a full set of fingerprints for a South African Police Clearance Certificate application. Applicants in South Africa must have their fingerprints taken by SAPS. Applicants living abroad may have fingerprints taken by the appropriate local police authority or a South African mission.
Download SAPS 91 FINGERPRINT FormAlready submitted your Police Clearance Certificate application? Use the official SAPS enquiry facility to check the available status information.
CHECK PCC STATUSDocuments intended for use outside South Africa may require apostille, authentication or another form of legalisation, depending on the receiving authority and destination country.
View official DIRCO guidance on legalisation of South African public documents, including apostille and authentication requirements.
VIEW DIRCO REQUIREMENTSNot every document automatically requires an apostille. Requirements depend on the document, destination country, intended use and the authority receiving it.
LEARN ABOUT APOSTILLESCitizenship procedures have changed over time. Use current Department of Home Affairs resources when checking your citizenship status or determining the appropriate application.
Access current Department of Home Affairs online citizenship services and available application facilities.
VISIT DHA ONLINERead more about South African citizenship-related document assistance and the importance of determining which current process applies to your circumstances.
VIEW CITIZENSHIP SERVICEDownloading the correct form is only the first part of preparing a successful document application.
Confirm exactly which certificate or service you require.
Use the appropriate current application form or resource.
Gather the required ID copies, certificates, fingerprints or other supporting information.
Submit through the appropriate government channel or contact us for professional assistance.
Not sure which form you need or how to prepare your supporting documents? Authentic Documents SA provides independent professional assistance with South African Home Affairs documents, Police Clearance Certificates, DIRCO Apostille Authentication and related document services for clients in South Africa and abroad.
Important Disclaimer: Authentic Documents SA is an independent private document assistance service and is not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, DIRCO or any South African government department. Forms, procedures and government requirements may change. Applicants should confirm current requirements before submission. Official documents remain issued, processed or authenticated by the relevant government authority.