Register a marriage or get a marriage certificate:
Johannesburg Local Office Large in Johannesburg

Do you need to register a marriage or need a replacement/copy marriage certificate in Johannesburg, Gauteng? Contact your nearest Home Affairs office which is: Johannesburg Local Office Large in Johannesburg. The DHA office can inform you on the procedure in Johannesburg. To contact DHA office: Johannesburg Local Office Large please see below.

DHA Office (Marriage Certificates) in Johannesburg

Province:

Gauteng

Office:

Johannesburg Local Office Large

Address:

New Government Building, Cnr Harrison & Plein Street
2000 - Johannesburg
Gauteng - South Africa

Telephone Number:

011 639 4000

Website:

www.dha.gov.za

Department of Home Affairs

You want to get married in Johannesburg?, Please ensure that:

1. You are legally allowed to enter a marriage
2. Marriages are automatically in community of property unless you draw up a pre- nuptial agreement before entering into the marriage
3. For a valid marriage you comply with all the legal requirements
4. Seek legal counsel before you enter a marriage in case you need legal assistance

Conducting a marriage

Civil marriages are conducted at offices of Johannesburg Local Office Large and by authorized marriage officers at churches in Johannesburg.

Witnesses

At least 2 witnesses are needed to enter into marriage.

More Information

For more information the Department of Home Affairs website: www.dha.gov.za

Important notice for register a marriage or get a marriage certificate in Johannesburg

For all the information on conducting a marriage, get a marriage certificate and documents needed please contact the DHA Office: Johannesburg Local Office Large directly by telephone 011 639 4000 or visit the official Department of Home Affairs website: www.dha.gov.za

Abridged copies or unabridged copies of the marriage certificate

To receive the abridged copies or unabridged copies of the marriage certificate by submitting the appropriate forms at the DHA office in Johannesburg and by paying the fee.

Legal Advice

For legal questions and advice always contact a lawyer before the marriage is conducted.

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

During the emergency period in South Africa as a result of the coronavirus / covid-19, changes may occur in the opening times of the Department of Home Affairs Office in Johannesburg.

Passports
 Smart ID-cards

Civil Union Partnership
Birth Certificate

SASSA Grants
Municipalities