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Change of Forename(s)
[In the South African National population register]
On receipt of the under-mentioned documentation, your application for the change of your personal particulars will be referred to the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.
- Application forms BI-85 and BI-529. Please ensure the forms are fully filled out.
- Birth certificate which shows parentage place of birth. Please forward any original certificates that you may hold to this Mission for destruction by an appointed official. A new certificate will be issued to you.
- Evidence of usage of the name to be registered. This may be in the form of qualifications, school reports, baptismal certificates, bank statements, etc. or a statutory declaration by a South African citizen who is prepared to state that this is the name currently being used.
- Advice re birth entry number. This must be received before the application is referred to South Africa.
- In case of an application by a minor with a single parent, the circumstances must be set out briefly. In case of a divorce, proof of custody must be attached.
- The fee payable is 13.00 AUD (adult) or 8.00 AUD (child). The fee includes the issuing of the new corrected certificate.
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
10.00 AUD 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
If further information is required, please contact this Mission on (02) 6272 7300 between 8.30am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday, Eastern Australian Time (AEST)
