Will Authenticated Certified Copies Be Accepted Instead of Original Birth & Marriage Certificates?

[Expat_Frank]

Hi all,

Need some help.

I’ve lost my original birth and marriage certificates, but I have certified copies of both that include an authenticated seal. These copies are the officially authenticated versions as issued by the government, stamped and bound with string as per the issuing authority’s process. Will these be accepted for official purposes, or do I need to order new originals? Any advice or experience would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[SusieQQQ]

Order new originals.

 

[Expat_Frank]

Order new originals.

Thank you. I will action it immediately.

Being a South African Abroad, this was not the answer I was hoping for