Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
Forecast Consulting assists clients in obtaining both abridged and unabridged Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates from the South African Department of Home Affairs. Whether you’re applying from South Africa or abroad, we manage the entire process, keeping you updated from application through to collection.
Important: If your certificate is intended for international use, an Unabridged Certificate is generally required. We can also arrange DIRCO Apostilles, Authentication and Embassy Legalisation where needed.
Legalisation & International Requirements
If your Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate will be used outside South Africa, it may require an Apostille, Authentication or Embassy Legalisation depending on the destination country.
We’ll advise you on the correct legalisation process before your application begins and can manage the entire process, ensuring your documents are accepted internationally.
Additional Certificates & Home Affairs Documents
In addition to Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates, we also assist with:
- Letters of No Impediment
- Vault Record Searches
- Replacement Certificates
- BI-30 Register Searches
- Archived Home Affairs Records
- DIRCO Apostilles & Authentication
- Embassy Legalisation
If you’re unsure which document you require, we’ll gladly advise you.
Our Process
We’ve made obtaining Home Affairs documents simple and hassle-free.
- Confirm the type of certificate or document you require.
- We issue your invoice and, once payment has been received, provide the necessary application forms.
- Complete the forms and return them together with the required supporting documents.
- We submit and manage your application with the Department of Home Affairs, providing regular updates throughout the process.
- Once your document has been issued, we’ll send you a scanned copy before arranging collection or courier of the original.
Save time & let us streamline your DHA document process for you.
EXTRA CONVENIENCE, EXTRA CARE
Why Choose Us
Benefit of Using an Admitted Attorney
As an admitted attorney, we bring legal authority, expertise, and precision to every matter, ensuring your documents are prepared, verified, and executed in full compliance with South African law.
- Legally recognised to certify and authenticate documents
- Comprehensive understanding of South African legal procedures
- Ability to provide legal advice where applicable
Travelling Notary within JHB
Our Notary and dedicated driver will come to you anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria, offering professional, reliable document services at your convenience – even after hours.
- Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
- Secure handling of sensitive legal documents
- Convenient on-site notarisation at your location
We Offer Online, Call-Out & In Person Options
Depending on your case we offer online solutions, as well as call-outs from our traveling notary service and in-person appointments.
We also offer after hours and weekend Notary options at an extra charge, which many of our clients make use of. A quote will be given for these extra services.
Save Up to 85% on Bulk Applications
Get your Home Affairs and Police Clearance Certificates processed quickly and cost-effectively. We assist with Apostille, Notary, and Legalisation services so your documents are accepted internationally without delays.
- Police Clearance & Criminal Record Checks
- Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
- Apostille & Document Legalisation
Certificates We Can Assist With
- Letter of No Impediment (Certificate of Non‑Impediment to Marriage)
- Marriage Confirmation Certificate (Proof of marriage / marital status certificate)
- Abridged Birth Certificate
- Unabridged Birth Certificate (full birth certificate)
- Vault Birth Certificate (copy of original birth registration form)
- Vault Marriage Certificate (BI‑30 or DHA‑30)
- Abridged Marriage Certificate
- Unabridged Marriage Certificate
- Abridged Death Certificate
- Unabridged Death Certificate
- Retention Certificate
- Divorce Decree
Department of Home Affairs Processes
1. Confirm What You Need
Tell us which certificate or Home Affairs document you require. If you are unsure which one applies, we will advise you before anything is submitted.
2. Invoice & Application Forms
We issue your invoice. Once payment is received we send you the application forms you need to complete.
3. Return Your Forms
Complete the forms and return them to us together with the required supporting documents.
4. Submission & Updates
We submit your application to the Department of Home Affairs and manage it from there, keeping you updated throughout.
5. Collection or Courier
Once your document has been issued we send you a scanned copy, then arrange collection from our office or courier delivery locally or internationally.
FORECAST CONSULTING
Pricing & Timeframes
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Notarial Certification | R180 | Same Day |
| Notarial Attestation | R850 | Same Day |
| Notarial Certificate | R1,200 | Same Day |
| High Court: Notary + Apostille | R850 | 1–3 Work Days |
| High Court: Notary + Authentication | R850 | 1–3 Work Days |
| Same Day High Court: Notary + Authentication | R1,800 | Same Day |
| Express DIRCO Apostille | R950 | 1–2 Weeks |
| Express DIRCO Authentication | R950 | 1–2 Weeks |
| Courier Local | R250 | 2-4 Work Days |
| Courier International (DHL) | R1500 | 3–8 Working Days |
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Police Clearance Cert Budget | R1,500 | 2 - 3 Weeks |
| Police Clearance Certificate | R2,800 | 12 - 20 Working Days |
| Police Clearance Cert Express | R3,800 | 4-8 Days |
| Police Clearance Cert Urgent | R5,000 | 3-5 Days |
| SAQA | R2,500 | 3-4 Weeks |
| DHA: Unabridged Birth Certificate (UBC) | R2,800 | 14-21 Days |
| DHA: Marriage Certificate (Spouse Deceased) | R2,800 | 14-21 Days |
| DHA: Unabridged Death Certificate (UDC) | R2,800 | 14-21 Days |
| DHA: Unabridged Certificates (no records) | R3,800 | 21-30 Days |
| DHA: Abridged BC/DC/MC | R1,800 | 7 Days |
| DHA: Stnd Letter of Non-impediment (LNI) | R2,850 | 14-21 Days |
| DHA: Express Letter of Non-impediment (LNI) | R4,500 | 7-10 Days |
| DHA: Vault (UMC / UBC) | R3,800 | |
| UMALUSI | R1,500 | 1 Week |
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ante-Nuptial Contract | R2,800 | 1 Week |
| ANC - By Power of Attorney | R3,500 | 1 Week |
| ANC - Urgent/Expedited | R4,500 | 1-2 Working Days |
| Cohabitation Agreement | R2,500 | 1 Week |
| Life Partnership Agreement | R2,500 | 1 Week |
| Express Life Partnership Agreement | R4,500 | 1-2 Days |
| Registration of Foreign Marriage | R4,500 | 3-6 Weeks |
| Registration of Foreign Divorce | R4,500 | 3-6 Weeks |
| Divorce Decree <10 years | R750 | 2 Weeks+ |
| Divorce Decree >10 years | R1,200 | 1 Month+ |
| Registration of Foreign Death | R4,500 | 3-6 Weeks |
| Will | R1,500 | 1 Week |