Lost Matric Certificate Affidavit
Declare under oath that your National Senior Certificate (matric certificate) has been lost, stolen, damaged, or never received, to support an application for a replacement certificate from the Department of Basic Education / Umalusi through an examination centre or the IEB. Commonly needed for job applications, bursaries, and further studies.
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Download Blank TemplateLost Matric Certificate Affidavit Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I replace a lost matric certificate in South Africa?
Apply for a replacement through the Department of Basic Education at a provincial education office or the examination centre, or through the IEB if you wrote IEB examinations — the replacement certificate is issued by Umalusi. You will typically need a certified copy of your ID, a sworn affidavit explaining the loss (commissioned free at any SAPS station), and the prescribed fee, and if the certificate was damaged you must hand in the damaged original.
How long does a replacement matric certificate take and what can I use in the meantime?
A replacement certificate can take several weeks or months to be printed and issued by Umalusi, so apply as early as possible. In the meantime you can request a statement of results from the Department of Basic Education or the IEB as interim proof of your matric results, and your commissioned affidavit of loss explains the missing certificate to employers or institutions.
How do I make a lost matric certificate affidavit affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the lost matric certificate 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 lost matric certificate affidavit affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed lost matric certificate 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.