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Application For The Alteration Of The Surname Of A MajorSection 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. This amendment is in terms of Section 26(2) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992. Application for corrections, re-registration of a birth, insertion of the biological father’s particulars, change of forenames, change of the surname of a minor, is different and the applicable guidelines should be consulted. On receipt of the following documentation, your application for the change of your surname will be referred to the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa. Legislation prescribes that the change of a surname of a Major must be gazetted in South Africa. The publication will be done by Home Affairs and your application fee covers this.
APPLICATION FEE: AUD 51.00 per alteration 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
Forms may be down loaded from www.sahc.org.au or www.dha.gov.za Postal Address:South African High Commission |
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