Late Birth Registration

For birth registration of persons 15 years of age and older.

For the registration of births of persons younger than 15 years, see "Birth Registration".

In order that a late registration of birth may be registered in South Africa, it will be necessary to complete the following forms and provide the requested documentation. The forms DHA-24 and DHA-24/A may be obtained through this office.

Other forms may be downloaded from www.sahc.org.au.

1. Completion of form DHA-24 (Notice of Birth).
2. Completion of form DHA-288 (Affidavit in support of a notice of birth).
3. Completion of form BI-529 by the applicant (Determination of citizenship).
4. Form DHA-24/A: The applicant’s finger prints. To obtain the DHA-24/A forms, please email your request to consular@sahc.org.au and quote the informers ID number and postal address. The forms will then be posted to you. Alternatively, phone the Mission.
5. Form DHA-24/A: The informant’s finger prints.
6. Two coloured or black & white passport sized photo of the applicant, certified at the back.

The above forms must be submitted together with the original copies of the following documents:

1. Certified copy of the informant’s ID / passport. The copies must be sighted by Police / Justice of Peace.
2. Certified copy of the original full birth certificate.
3. Marriage certificate (if applicable).
4. Proof of parents’ South African citizenship.
5. Proof of parents’ current citizenship (if applicable).
6. Proof of dual citizenship (if applicable).
7. Any supporting documentation that will assist in the birth registration.

Note: The late birth registration is done free of charge.

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 for the amount of AUD 10.00 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.

Personal cheques or credit cards are NOT accepted.

A processing period of approximately NINE months is involved.

Kindly double the self-addressed return envelopes or postage fee if you require that the above originals are sighted and returned upon receipt at this Mission. Allow fifteen working days from receipt for return of original documents.

Postal Address:

South African High Commission
State Circle
Yarralumla
ACT
2600

Phone: (02) 6272 7300

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