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Amendment of Personal Particulars
Application for Amendment of Personal Particulars
These guidelines are for the amendment in terms of Section 7(2) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992.
This application is to correct an incorrect surname, name, date of birth or gender, as it appears in the National Population Register. An application for the change of a name or surname is different and guidelines "Change of Surname of Minor" or "Change of Surname of Major" should be consulted.
The following documentation is required:
- Completion of forms BI-526 and BI-529.
- The request for any correction must be supported by the necessary documentary proof.
- To support and assist with the finalization of the application, copies of the ID, Passport, Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate of the parent(s) should be submitted.
Fees applicable:
AUD 8.00 per application. (One Postal Money Order/Bank Cheque/Bank Draft for the total amount (application fee and postage) is preferred).
Return Postage:
- For applications originating from within Australia – a Self-addressed Express or Registered Post Envelope (only one envelope per family) OR a Postal Money Order or Bank Cheque made payable to the South African High Commission.
- For applications originating from outside Australia a Bank Draft for the
amount of AUD 10.00 made payable to the South African High Commission. (Fee
covers
whole family / group)
Personal cheques or credit cards are NOT accepted.
Postal Address:
South African High Commission
State Circle
Yarralumla
ACT
2600
Forms may be downloaded from www.sahc.org.au
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