Department of Home Affairs Forms and Application Guides
The Complete DHA Forms List
Every application at the Department of Home Affairs requires at least one form. This page lists all 25 core DHA forms by service category, with a plain-English explanation of what each form does, when you need it, and whether it can be downloaded.
Before you download anything: confirm the form number with the guide for your specific service below. Some processes require multiple forms, and some forms have been renumbered or updated since earlier versions circulated online.
Download only from dha.gov.za. Third-party copies are frequently outdated. Each form page on this site links directly to the official DHA source.
Rules That Apply to Every DHA Form
- Complete in block letters using black ink only
- Do not use correction fluid — a corrected form will be rejected; collect a new one
- Do not pre-sign — most forms must be signed in the presence of a DHA official
- Bring the original form to your appointment — photocopies are not accepted for submission
- Keep a certified copy of every form after it has been stamped
Identity Documents
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-9 | Fingerprint and ID application form | Every ID application — first-time, replacement, lost/stolen, corrections | Not downloadable — barcoded |
| BI-309 | Correction of personal details | Wrong name, date of birth, or other personal detail on your ID | Downloadable |
| DHA-529 | Determination of citizenship status | Required for most applications made outside South Africa | Downloadable |
Full guides: How to Apply for a Smart ID | Smart ID Correction of Details
Passports and Travel Documents
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-73 | Passport and travel document application | All passport applications — adult, child, renewal, replacement | Downloadable |
| DHA-335 | Report of loss of travel document | Lost or stolen passport — must be submitted with police report | Downloadable |
Full guides: How to Apply for a South African Passport | Lost or Stolen Passport
Birth Registration
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-24 | Notice of birth — newborns within 30 days | Registering a birth within 30 days at a hospital or DHA office | Not downloadable — barcoded |
| DHA-24/1 | Notice of birth — children 1 to 15 years | Registering a birth for a child aged 1–15 who was not registered at birth | Not downloadable — barcoded |
| DHA-154 | Application for copy of birth certificate | Applying for an abridged or unabridged birth certificate | Downloadable |
| DHA-288 | Late birth registration — 15 years and older | Registering a birth for a person 15 years or older | Downloadable |
| DHA-1682 | Insertion of natural father’s particulars | Adding a biological father’s details to a child’s birth register | Downloadable |
Full guides: Birth Certificates — Complete Hub | Late Birth Registration | Add Father’s Name to Birth Certificate
Name Change and Personal Amendments
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-85 | Application for alteration of forename(s) | Changing your first name or any forename — adults | Downloadable |
| DHA-193 | Application for alteration of surname — minors | Changing a child’s surname (under 18) | Downloadable |
| DHA-196 | Application for authority to assume another surname | Changing an adult’s surname — formal application | Downloadable |
| DHA-59 | Amendment of birth registration for child born out of wedlock | Changing registration details for a child born outside of marriage | Downloadable |
| DHA-526 | Application for gender marker change | Altering sex description under Act 49 of 2003 | Downloadable |
Full guides: How to Change Your Name at Home Affairs | Name Change for Minors | Gender Marker Change
Marriage
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-130 | Application for marriage certificate | Applying for a copy of your marriage certificate (abridged or unabridged) | Downloadable |
| DHA-31 | Declaration for purpose of marriage | Required when a foreign national is marrying in South Africa — letter of no impediment | Downloadable |
| DHA-1736 | Marriage register form | Completed at the time of marriage by the marriage officer | Branch only |
Full guide: How to Get a Marriage Certificate
Death
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-1663 | Notification of death | Completed by a medical practitioner when a person dies — required to register any death | Downloadable |
| DHA-1680 | Death report | Issued by DHA after the death is registered — not applied for, issued automatically | Issued by DHA |
| DHA-132 | Application for copy of death certificate | Applying for an abridged or unabridged death certificate | Downloadable |
Full guide: How to Get a Death Certificate
Citizenship and Permanent Residence
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-947 | Application for permanent residence permit | Applying for permanent residence under sections 26 or 27 of the Immigration Act | Downloadable |
Full guide: Permanent Residence South Africa
Visas and Temporary Residence
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-84 | Application for a visa | Applying for a port of entry visa or transit visa | Downloadable |
| DHA-1738 | Application for temporary residence permit | Applying for any temporary residence permit category | Downloadable |
Full guide: Visas for South Africa
Spousal and Life Partner
| Form | Full name | When you need it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA-1712A | Affidavit for parties in permanent spousal or life partner relationship | Required for spousal visa and permanent residence applications for life partners | Downloadable |
Forms That Cannot Be Downloaded
The following forms contain unique barcodes assigned to each individual application. They must be collected in person at a DHA branch office or, for applicants overseas, from a South African embassy or consulate.
| Form | Why it cannot be downloaded |
|---|---|
| DHA-9 | Unique barcode — must be collected at a DHA branch or South African mission |
| DHA-24 | Unique barcode — collected at hospital, DHA branch, or South African mission |
| DHA-24/1 | Unique barcode — collected at DHA branch or South African mission |
| DHA-1736 | Completed by the marriage officer at the time of marriage — not an applicant form |
| DHA-1680 | Issued by DHA after death registration — not submitted by the public |
Not Sure Which Form You Need?
Use the decision guide: Which DHA Form Do I Need?
Important Warnings
Do not use third-party form websites. Sites offering to “fill in your DHA form online” for a fee are not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs. DHA does not authorise any third party to charge for form completion assistance. Forms submitted through unofficial channels may be rejected or — in some cases — used for identity fraud.
Do not sign a form before your appointment. DHA forms that require a signature must be signed in the presence of the official receiving your application. Pre-signed forms may be technically invalid and some officials may reject them.
Forms change without notice. DHA updates form versions periodically. Always download a fresh copy before your appointment — do not use a form printed months earlier. If a DHA official rejects your form as an outdated version, they should provide the current version at the branch.
Key DHA Contact Details
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| DHA Contact Centre | 0800 60 11 90 (toll-free, Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00) |
| DHA email | info@dha.gov.za |
| DHA appointment booking | services.dha.gov.za |
| eHomeAffairs portal | ehome.dha.gov.za |
| Official forms source | dha.gov.za |
Related Guides
- Which DHA Form Do I Need?
- How to Apply for a Smart ID
- How to Apply for a South African Passport
- Birth Certificates — Complete Hub
- How to Change Your Name at Home Affairs
- How to Book a Home Affairs Appointment