Bi 1682 form-2026

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The document is an application form from the Republic of South Africa's Department of Home Affairs for the insertion of a natural father's particulars in a child's birth register, as per the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992. It includes sections for the child, natural father, and natural mother to provide their details, along with affidavits from both parents affirming their identities and consent for the father's information to be recorded. Additionally, it requires certification by a Home Affairs officer.

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Begin with Part A, where the natural father must fill in the child's identity number, surname, and forenames in full. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial.
Proceed to Part B for the natural father (applicant). Fill in your identity number, date of birth, surname, forenames in full, place of birth, citizenship, and permanent residence permit number if applicable.
In Part C, the natural mother should complete her details including identity number, surname, and forenames in full.
Both parents must then complete their respective affidavits in Parts D and E. This includes signing and providing postal addresses and contact numbers.
Finally, ensure that a Home Affairs officer certifies the document by completing Part F. This includes answering specific questions regarding understanding and consent.

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How do I remove the father from my birth certificate in South Africa?

I am a South African attorney-based in South Africa. The only way that the biological father is going to be able to remove his name from his biological childs birth certificate is if he can prove, in court, that he is not the father of the child.

How to add fathers name to birth certificate in South Africa?

Both parents must complete Form BI-1682 and submit it to any domestic Home Affairs office. If the mother refuses her consent to the insertion, the father may apply to a High Court for exemption of the mothers consent.

Can you claim a child if you are not on the birth certificate?

There are rules for claiming a dependent, but a step-child as well as an adopted child, can be considered your child, even if your name is not on the birth certificate.

Can you sue for false paternity in South Africa?

Although paternity fraud is not currently recognized as a criminal offense in South Africa, mothers may face civil consequences, such as paying damages.

What happens when the fathers name is not on the birth certificate?

If an unwed father is not listed on the birth certificate, he has no legal rights to the child. This includes no obligation to paying child support and no rights to visitation to custody or child support. If no father is listed on the birth certificate, the mother has sole legal rights and responsibility of the child.

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What happens if the fathers name is not on the birth certificate in South Africa?

The biological father can apply to court in terms of section 26 to obtain an order that identifies him as the childs father. 2. In cases where the biological fathers name is not on the birth certificate, he will not have automatic parental rights in terms of the Childrens Act.

Can a child have two surnames in South Africa?

A child born within marriage is generally registered under the parents married surname. Alternatively the child can be registered under the surnames of the father and mother jointly with a hyphenated surname, where both parents have given consent.