A Certificate of Confirmation of Marriage is a Home Affairs status document that confirms a person’s current marital status on the South African population register. It may also be.
A Letter of No Impediment is usually used to show that a person is free to marry. A Certificate of Confirmation of Marriage confirms the current marital status reflected on the South African register.
If the person is married, the confirmation letter may show that status. If the person is single, divorced or widowed, another status document may be more appropriate.
Official documents are issued by the relevant authority; Clearance Pros assists with preparation, guidance, follow ups and delivery.
A couple married abroad and needs to register or confirm the marriage
An unabridged marriage certificate is not available quickly enough
A foreign authority wants proof that the person is still married
A person needs to prove they are widowed, divorced, single or married
The receiving authority asks for a marital status certificate instead of a marriage certificate
Reviewing details before the request moves forward.
Helping prepare the request clearly.
Monitoring progress where follow ups are available.
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*Official documents are issued by the relevant authority; Clearance Pros assists with preparation, guidance, follow ups and delivery.
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Official documents are issued by the relevant authority; Clearance Pros assists with preparation, guidance, follow ups and delivery.
Is this the same as an unabridged marriage certificate?
No. The unabridged marriage certificate proves the marriage event. A confirmation letter confirms current marital status.
Can it prove that I am still married?
It may be used for that purpose if the receiving authority accepts it.
Can it replace a Letter of No Impediment?
Usually no. A Letter of No Impediment is normally used to show that a person is free to marry. A confirmation of marriage does something different.
Should I apply for this or a marriage certificate?
Ask the receiving authority what exact document it needs. If the wording is unclear, send us the request and we can help interpret it.
Need a Certificate of Confirmation of Marriage? Send us the wording from the authority requesting it, your current marital status and any marriage documents you already have.
