Instant Person Document Search

Quickly locate any document registered against an individual at the South African Deeds Office. Our Instant Person Document Search finds antenuptial contracts (ANCs), powers of attorney, and other registered documents in seconds. Simply provide the ID number, select the Deeds Registry, and get your results immediately—perfect for finding lost marriage contracts.

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Search for Documents Registered Against a Person at the Deeds Office

Lost your marriage contract? Need to verify which documents are registered in someone's name? Our Instant Person Document Search scans the South African Deeds Registry database to identify all documents linked to an individual—delivering results in seconds, not days.

This service is especially useful for finding Antenuptial Contracts (ANCs) when you don't know where they were registered.

What Does This Search Return?

Your search results include a complete list of documents registered against the specified person:

  • Antenuptial Contracts (ANCs) – Confirms marital property regime and registration details
  • Powers of Attorney – Registered authorisations linked to the individual
  • Document Reference Numbers – The official numbers required to request certified or informational copies
  • Registration Details – Which Deeds Office holds the original document

Find Your Lost Marriage Contract in Minutes

Can't remember where your Antenuptial Contract was registered? Many South Africans face this problem when they need their ANC for:

  • Divorce proceedings requiring proof of marital regime
  • Home loan applications where banks need to verify property rights
  • Deceased estate administration
  • Property transfers and conveyancing
  • Financial planning and asset protection reviews

Our Person Document Search eliminates the guesswork by identifying exactly where your marriage contract is registered and providing the reference number you need to obtain a copy.

How the Search Works

  1. Enter the Details – Provide the full name and 13-digit SA ID number of the person
  2. Select the Deeds Registry – Choose which regional Deeds Office to search
  3. Receive Instant Results – View all documents registered against that person immediately

Not Sure Which Deeds Office to Search?

Marriage contracts are usually registered at the Deeds Office nearest to where the couple resided when they married. Start with the province where the wedding took place. South Africa has nine regional Deeds Registries:

  • Gauteng: Pretoria and Johannesburg
  • Western Cape: Cape Town
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Pietermaritzburg
  • Free State: Bloemfontein
  • Eastern Cape: King William's Town
  • North West & Northern Cape: Vryburg
  • Mpumalanga: Mpumalanga Deeds Office
  • Limpopo: Limpopo Deeds Office

ID Number Required for POPIA Compliance

To protect personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we require the full 13-digit South African ID number for all person searches. This ensures only legitimate, identifiable requests are processed and prevents unauthorised access to personal records.

Who Benefits from This Search?

  • Divorce Attorneys – Locate ANCs quickly for matrimonial litigation
  • Conveyancing Firms – Verify marital status and property regime before transfers
  • Banks & Bond Originators – Confirm marital regime for mortgage applications
  • Estate Administrators – Identify relevant documents for deceased estates
  • Individuals – Find your own marriage contract or verify your registered documents

From Search to Certified or Informational Copy

Once you have the document reference number from your search, you can:

  1. Download the Document if it has been digitized
  2. Order a certified copy
  3. Request a manual copy for documents not yet available electronically

Stop Searching Blindly

Don't waste time phoning multiple Deeds Offices or waiting weeks for manual searches. Get your document reference number instantly and take the next step toward obtaining your certified copy today.

What's Included

Search Result

Sourced directly from the Deeds Registry or Offical Source

Email Delivery

Documents sent directly to your inbox

Secure Processing

All transactions are encrypted and secure

Expert Support

Our team is here to help if you need assistance

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