Home Affairs Forms
Every Department of Home Affairs civic services form in one place — birth, marriage, death, and passport. Each opens the form tool with step-by-step fields, SA ID validation, and a downloadable PDF.
Which form do you need?
Pick the closest match — each card opens the form tool with its own guide and FAQ.
BI-24 — Register a Birth
Registering a newborn for the first time (free within 30 days of birth)
BI-154 — Birth Certificate Copy
Applying for a replacement or additional birth certificate (R75 unabridged, R20 abridged)
BI-130 — Marriage Certificate
Applying for a marriage certificate (R75)
BI-1663 — Notice of Death
Reporting a death or stillbirth — required before a death certificate is issued
DHA-73 — Passport
Applying for a SA passport — now fully online via eHomeAffairs
Home Affairs — Common Questions
Which Home Affairs form do I need?
It depends on the life event. Birth: BI-24 for first-time registration of a newborn (free within 30 days), BI-154 for a replacement or additional copy of an already-registered birth. Marriage: BI-130 for a marriage certificate copy (R75). Death: BI-1663 (also called DHA-1663A) to report a death — the death certificate is issued after this is processed. Passport: apply online via eHomeAffairs (the DHA-73 paper form has been replaced).
What documents do I always need for Home Affairs?
For any in-person application at a Home Affairs office, bring your original Smart ID card or green ID book (not a certified copy — the original is verified on the spot) and proof of residential address (utility bill, bank statement, or sworn affidavit not older than 3 months). Form-specific documents are listed on each form's page. Home Affairs officials verify documents against the National Population Register, so names and ID numbers must match exactly.
Where do I submit Home Affairs forms?
At any Department of Home Affairs office. Many large public hospitals also have a DHA desk on-site — useful for BI-24 (newborn registration) and BI-1663 (death registration) since both can happen in-hospital. For passports, the eHomeAffairs portal now handles most of the application, with a final biometric capture at a bank branch or DHA office. Always take your FillMeIn printout, the ID of the person the form concerns, and any supporting documents named on the form.
How long do Home Affairs applications take?
Processing times are published targets and the actual wait is often longer. Typical targets: Smart ID 10–14 working days; passport 7–21 working days; unabridged birth certificate 8–12 weeks; marriage certificate several weeks. Same-day issuance is sometimes possible at an eHomeAffairs-enabled branch. Call the DHA on 0800 60 11 90 to confirm current processing times at your nearest office — they vary significantly by location.
Is FillMeIn affiliated with Home Affairs?
No. FillMeIn is an independent tool that helps you fill in South African forms correctly and privately on your own device. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Department of Home Affairs. You are still responsible for submitting your completed forms to the appropriate office and verifying that all information is accurate against the official DHA source.