Application For Amendment Of Personal Particulars

• Re-Registration of a Childs Birth
• Alteration of the Surname of a Major
• Alteration of the Surname of a Minor
• Insertion of Biological Fathers’ particulars
• Change of Forenames for a Major or a Minor

These guidelines are for amendments 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, place of birth or gender, as it appears in the National Population Register.

Application for re-registration of a birth, insertion of the biological father’s particulars, change of the surname of a major, change of the surname of a minor, change of forename(s) of a minor or major, is different and the applicable guidelines should be consulted.

Section 17 of The Children’s Act (Act No. 38 of 2005) stipulates that a child becomes a major upon reaching the age of 18 years.

The following documentation is required:

1. Completion of forms BI-526, BI-24 and BI-529.
2. The request for any correction must be supported by the necessary documentary proof.
3. 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 11.00 per application.

Payment must be in Australian Dollars (AUD) made out to the “South African High Commission” by way of Postal Money Order or Bank Cheque. Personal cheques or credit cards are NOT accepted.

Return Postage.

• For applications originating from within Australia – a Self-addressed Registered Post Envelope (only one envelope per family).

Forms may be down loaded from www.sahc.org.au

Postal Address:

South African High Commission
State Circle
Yarralumla
ACT
2600

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