Affidavit of Citizenship
Declare your South African citizenship under oath when you cannot immediately produce your ID document, passport, or birth certificate. Used to support Department of Home Affairs applications, benefit and employment eligibility checks, and applications for replacement citizenship documents.
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Download Blank TemplateAffidavit of Citizenship Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
Is an affidavit proof of South African citizenship?
An affidavit of citizenship is sworn supporting evidence, not a substitute for primary proof such as your South African ID document, passport, or birth certificate. The Department of Home Affairs may accept it as supporting evidence while you apply for replacement documents or for confirmation of your citizenship status on the National Population Register.
How do I confirm my citizenship status with Home Affairs?
You can apply to the Department of Home Affairs for a citizenship determination or verification of your record on the National Population Register. A sworn affidavit setting out your date and place of birth, your identity number, and the basis of your citizenship — by birth, descent, or naturalisation — can support the application, together with any documents you still hold.
How do I make a affidavit of citizenship affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the affidavit of citizenship 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 citizenship affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed affidavit of citizenship affidavit PDF or download a blank printable template completely free, with no sign-up required. Your information is used only to generate the document and is not stored after the PDF is created.