Most people desire to get married to the loves of their lives.
While we can agree that marriage is a beautiful institution, it is not entirely free of fraud.
Some people lie about their marital status, while others use others' details in marital contracts without consent.
A man in a black suit putting a wedding band on his wife’s finger on their wedding day. Photo: pexels.com, @Pavel Danilyuk (modified by author)Source: UGC
Knowing how to conduct a marital status check could save you from potentially damaging situations.
The number of fraudulent marriages inSouth Africais on the rise.
you’re able to also confirm whether a person is lying to you about their marital status.
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The Department of Home Affairs has a database that keeps the records of marriedpeople in the country.
You are encouraged to check your status to confirm its legality.
In 2003, the Department of Home Affairs introduced smart card Identification Documents.
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The barcodes on the cards have proven to be difficult to forge.
This is because the online checking system has been suspended until further notice.
it’s possible for you to use the SMS option to confirm the details.
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Below are the steps you should follow.
Its operations are guided by the Marriage Act of the South African constitution.
The department has stringent rules regarding the marriage process.
A close-up of wedding ring on the floor. Photo: pexels.com, @MegapixelstockSource: UGC
The rules regulate the process and are also a strategy to curb fraud.
Before getting married in South Africa, you must ensure youadhere to the ruleslisted below.
A marriage officer oversees the signing of the marriage certificate alongside two other witnesses.
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The officer issues a handwritten certificate (BI-27) without charging them any money.
It is necessary for the newly married couple to confirm their marriage status.
How can I check my marital status in SA?
Gold-coloured wedding rings in a grass basket with a little red bow. Photo: pexels.com, @PixabaySource: UGC
You will receive an SMS with the details.
Note that the online system is currently suspended.
How can I peek if someone is divorced in South Africa?
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It is not possible to view divorce decrees online in South Africa.
The Department of Home Affairs will announce when the system is active.
In the meantime, you’re free to check your status via SMS.
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DISCLAIMER:This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances.
Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!
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She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
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