26/08/2026
β οΈ URGENT NOTICE
CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 31 AUGUST 2026
If you entered into a customary marriage but the marriage was never registered with the Department of Home Affairs, please take urgent note.
The current special registration period for qualifying customary marriages that were not registered within the prescribed period ends on:
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31 AUGUST 2026
ONLY A FEW DAYS REMAIN.
If you believe this may apply to you, contact or visit your nearest Department of Home Affairs office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and ask about the registration process and supporting documents required in your particular circumstances.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY.
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β TRADITIONAL WEDDING?
β CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE?
β CIVIL MARRIAGE?
These terms are often confused β but they do not necessarily mean the same thing.
A very important point:
Having had a traditional wedding does not, by itself, tell you whether you are legally married or which marriage law applies.
What actually took place during your traditional/customary process may be legally important.
And:
NO HOME AFFAIRS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN NO MARRIAGE.
A valid customary marriage may already exist even if it was never registered.
We have prepared a detailed information page explaining the differences:
π READ MORE HERE:
https://wedbyjaco.co.za/en/traditional-customary-civil-marriage-south-africa
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β οΈ IMPORTANT
Wed By Jaco & Team does NOT register customary marriages.
We are sharing this information as a PUBLIC AWARENESS SERVICE because of the approaching 31 August 2026 deadline.
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π PLANNING A CIVIL MARRIAGE?
Wed By Jaco & Team can assist eligible couples with the legal solemnisation of a CIVIL MARRIAGE under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961, subject to the applicable legal and Department of Home Affairs requirements.
We assist with:
β’ South African couples
β’ South African + foreign-national couples
β’ Legal-only / office marriages
β’ Small intimate weddings
β’ Full wedding ceremonies
β’ Christian Wedding Ceremonies
β’ Non-Religious Wedding Ceremonies
β’ Guidance regarding marriage documentation and DHA requirements
β οΈ ALREADY HAD A TRADITIONAL WEDDING?
Please tell us BEFORE arranging a civil marriage.
Depending on what has already taken place, it may first be necessary to establish whether a valid customary marriage may already exist.
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CONTACT WED BY JACO & TEAM
π± WhatsApp / Telephone:
083 414 5405
π§ Email:
[email protected]
π Website:
https://wedbyjaco.co.za
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PLEASE SHARE THIS NOTICE TODAY.
Someone you know may need this information before the deadline.
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DEADLINE:
31 AUGUST 2026
WED BY JACO & TEAM
Marriage Officers β’ Marriage Information β’ Civil Marriage Services
Professional licensed marriage officers and wedding officiants across South Africa for Christian and non-religious wedding ceremonies, legal registration and personalised service.