Affidavit of Birth
Provide sworn testimony of the facts of a person's birth when the birth was never registered or the birth certificate cannot be obtained. Commonly required by the Department of Home Affairs for late registration of birth, typically sworn by a parent or older relative with personal knowledge of the birth.
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Download Blank TemplateAffidavit of Birth Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register a birth late in South Africa?
If a birth was not registered within 30 days, you must apply to the Department of Home Affairs for late registration of birth under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 51 of 1992. Home Affairs requires supporting evidence — including sworn affidavits from a parent or an older relative with personal knowledge of the birth — and may interview the applicant before the birth is entered on the National Population Register.
Who should depose to a birth affidavit for Home Affairs?
A birth affidavit should be sworn by someone with direct personal knowledge of the birth — ideally the mother or father, otherwise a grandmother, aunt, or other older relative who was present at or around the time of the birth. The deponent signs before a Commissioner of Oaths, which is free at any SAPS police station.
How do I make a affidavit of birth affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the affidavit of birth affidavit, print it, and sign it in front of a Commissioner of Oaths — do not sign beforehand. Bring your ID document. Commissioning is free at any SAPS police station, and Commissioners of Oaths are also available at banks, post offices, and attorneys' offices.
Is this affidavit of birth affidavit template free?
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