Marriage Contract (ANC) - Certified (Sect 70)

What Can You Use a Certified Marriage Contract For?

Certified Marriage Contracts are accepted for all legal and official purposes, including:

• Divorce proceedings and settlements
• Court matters and legal disputes
• Estate administration and probate
• Formal legal proceedings
• Loan and bond applications requiring certified documentation
• Business transactions and partnerships
• Immigration and visa applications
• Any situation requiring sworn or certified documentation

The Difference Between Standard and Certified Copies

While standard Marriage Contract copies work for everyday purposes like loan applications and general verification, certified copies are required when:

• Courts, attorneys, or legal professionals specifically request certified documentation
• You're involved in divorce or legal proceedings
• Official sworn documents are needed for formal matters
• Financial institutions require certified proof of your marital property regime

Where Is Your Marriage Contract Registered?

Your Marriage Contract is registered at the Deeds Office closest to where you physically signed the document. Here are some examples:

• Signed in Cape Town area → Western Cape Deeds Office (Cape Town)
• Signed in Johannesburg area → South Gauteng Deeds Office (Johannesburg)
• Signed in Pretoria area → North Gauteng Deeds Office (Pretoria)
• Signed in Durban/KZN → KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Office (Pietermaritzburg)
• Signed in Bloemfontein/Free State → Free State Deeds Office (Bloemfontein)
• Signed in Nelspruit/Mbombela → Mpumalanga Deeds Office (Nelspruit)
• Signed in Kimberley → Northern Cape Deeds Office (Kimberley)

Special Note for Gauteng: Because some areas overlap between the North Gauteng (Pretoria) and South Gauteng (Johannesburg) registries, we automatically search both offices when your contract was signed anywhere in Gauteng.

How the Process Works

Required Information:

1. Full names of both spouses (as they appear on your IDs)
2. ID numbers for both parties
3. Where the contract was signed (city/suburb and notary office if known)
4. Approximate year the contract was signed (if known)

The Certification Process:

1. Ordering: Once you place your order, we submit your request to the relevant Deeds Office on your behalf for a certified copy.
2. Deeds Office Processing: The Deeds Office locates your Marriage Contract and prepares a certified copy with the official Section 70 certification stamp.
3. Weekly Collection: Our couriers collect certified documents from the Deeds Offices on a weekly basis. Processing times vary by office but typically take 1-3 weeks.
4. First Notification: As soon as we receive your certified Marriage Contract at our offices, we'll immediately scan and email you a digital copy so you can start using it for urgent matters.
5. Physical Delivery: The original certified document will then be couriered directly to your address. You'll receive tracking information to monitor the delivery.

Why the Physical Document Matters

While we provide a scanned copy immediately, the physical certified document is what carries the legal weight. The original bears:

• The official Deeds Office certification stamp
• Authorized signatures

Courts, attorneys, and financial institutions may require the original physical document for certain proceedings, so keep it in a safe place once received.

Why Choose a Certified Copy?

The certification under Section 70 of the Deeds Registries Act confirms that the document is a true and accurate copy of the official Marriage Contract registered at the Deeds Office. This gives it the legal credibility required for:

• Formal court proceedings and litigation
• Divorce settlements and property divisions
• Estate administration
• Any legal matter where sworn documentation is essential

Why Order Through eDEEDS?

No Deeds Office Visits Required: We handle the entire process—from ordering to collection to delivery—saving you multiple trips and hours of waiting.

Expert Navigation: We know exactly which Deeds Office to approach and handle all the administrative requirements on your behalf.

Fast-Track Service: Receive a scanned copy as soon as we collect your document, with the certified original following by courier.

Secure Handling: Your certified document is handled with care throughout the process and delivered safely to your door.

Get Your Certified Marriage Contract Today

Don't wait until you're in the middle of legal proceedings to discover you need a certified copy. Order now and have this crucial document ready when you need it. Whether it's for divorce proceedings, court matters, or any formal legal purpose, a certified Marriage Contract ensures you have the proper documentation accepted by all legal authorities.