Only marriage officers are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies in terms of Act No. 25 of 1961 to perform marriages may do so. Presently civil marriages are solemnised at offices of the Department of Home Affairs and at churches (by registered marriage officers). 

Most couples will hire a Marriage Officiate to help make the process of getting an interview with DHA and getting all paperwork done properly easier. They do this often so they know how the process works and they get the proper documents.

Furthermore, can be quite a mission to track down the Immigration Officer to make an appointment for your DHA Interview so its worth saving lots of time and energy by hiring a Marriage Officiate.

Marriage Officiates Help with:

• Taking all the necessary documents to get your DHA interview booked.

• Guiding you through the interview.

• Once married they have to give you the proper forms and certified marriage certificates.

• You will need these proper forms when you apply for your any visas in the future.

A few suggestions from the South Africa Visa Forum:

• I Do Weddings - Andred

• Google: “marriage officer in Cape Town”