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Not All Marriage Officers Are The Same Marriage Officers are different. While we are all subject the law and it’s requirements, how those rules are interpreted and how we go about the process can be very different. This is why you must find the person that is...

There are three types of marriage in South Africa: Civil Marriage, Civil Union & Customary Marriage. This article will deal with the first two. Customary marriages are not handled by Marriage Officers but rather Home Affairs and are regulated by the Customary...

A growing number of people are not religious and are looking for a wedding ceremony that will celebrate their love specifically rather than have a focus on religion. In some circumstances, even though you may not be religious, perhaps your family are and you feel...

For many years we have referred couples seeking advice and assistance with their Ante Nuptial Contracts to Milica Tenji Attorneys. They are a small firm of two attorneys who provide excellent service and are well worth contacting if you need contract assistance....

Trivia: Who cannot legally be married? Just about all barriers to being married have been removed. In South Africa mixed race marriages were prohibited until the 1990s, same-sex marriages were prohibited until 2006. Today almost any 2 adults may get married  ...

Like all good answers, yes and no.  In order to be legally married and registered as such with Home Affairs you need to have a Marriage Officer involved.   However, when it comes to your wedding ceremony you do not require a Marriage Officer. You could have a...

I should say at the outset that this is my opinion.  Should you have a rehearsal? My answer is no, with a proviso.  It is my long experience that that a wedding ceremony goes best when it happens naturally and to some extent spontaneously. A wedding ceremony should...

Looking To Get Your Marriage Certificate From Home Affairs? The Marriage Certificate comes in three versions, with a fourth option. The versions are: Manual Marriage Certificate: This is the certificate you are given on your wedding day by the Marriage Officer. ...

A Marriage Officer’s Duties Keep in mind that opinions of what constitutes Marriage Officer “duties” may well differ from person to person. But this does include the non-negotiables. This list is based on my 19 years as a Marriage Officer who has...