Life Partnership Affidavit
South Africa does not recognise common-law marriage — living together, however long, does not create a marriage. Partners in a permanent life partnership use this affidavit to place their relationship on record for medical aid registration, pension or provident fund beneficiary nominations, banks, employers, and insurers.
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Download Blank TemplateLife Partnership Affidavit Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
Is common-law marriage recognised in South Africa?
No. There is no common-law marriage in South African law — a couple does not become married simply by living together, no matter how many years they cohabit. Partners who are not married can record their relationship with a sworn life partnership affidavit, and may also conclude a cohabitation agreement and wills to protect each other legally.
How do I register my life partner on my medical aid in South Africa?
Most medical aid schemes register a life partner as an adult dependant if you provide a sworn affidavit confirming the permanent partnership, together with proof of a shared address and financial interdependence such as a joint account or joint lease. The affidavit can be commissioned free of charge at any SAPS police station; check your scheme's specific requirements.
How do I make a life partnership affidavit affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the life partnership affidavit 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 life partnership affidavit affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed life partnership affidavit 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.