How to Fill In the Form
Follow these steps to fill in and submit the South Africa birth register insertion form at a DHA office:
- Download the Bi 1682 Form using the button above. This 2-page South Africa document is issued by the Department of Home Affairs for natural father registration.
- Both parents attend in person at a local South Africa DHA office. Neither the natural father nor the mother can fill in the form without the other being present.
- Father fills in Parts A and B with his full name, ID number, residential address, and occupation details.
- Mother fills in Part C confirming the natural father's identity and their relationship to the child.
- Both parents make sworn declarations in Parts D and E before a South Africa DHA official acting as commissioner of oaths.
- DHA official certifies the document and processes the birth register update, adding the father's full particulars to the child's record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one parent fill in this form alone?
No. Both parents must be present in person at a South Africa DHA office together. The form requires sworn declarations from each parent before a certifying official.
What happens after this form is submitted?
The South Africa birth register is updated with the father's name and particulars. You can then request a new birth certificate showing the father's details from any Home Affairs office.
Are there related South Africa forms?
Yes. See the South Africa Permanent Residence Form and the Acknowledgement of Paternity form for related documentation needs.