DIRCO
Marriage Officer Certificates Are Not the Same as Home Affairs Originals
DIRCO states that the marriage certificate issued by the marriage officer is not accepted for legalisation and specifies the original unabridged Home Affairs marriage certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apostille the marriage certificate given to me by the marriage officer?
DIRCO says that certificate is not accepted for legalisation purposes.
Which marriage certificate does DIRCO require?
DIRCO specifies the original unabridged marriage certificate obtainable from Home Affairs.
Can a certified copy replace it?
DIRCO states that certified copies of marriage certificates are not authenticated.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services