Marital status
The authoritative-source marital status field is highlighted so it is easy to see at a glance.
Marital Status
Check Marital Status
in South Africa
Know whether a person is married, single, divorced or widowed before you proceed. VerifyNow checks authoritative-source marital status from a South African ID number, without paperwork or self-declaration. When you need the live status as recorded by DHA, use Marital Status (Real-Time). You can also use VerifyNow to check your own marital status.
Marital status check
Check marital status from one SA ID number.
Receive the available registered marital status with identity details that help your team confirm the right person.
- Single ID input
- Registered status
- Focused report
Sample result
A clean marital status sample report
See exactly how a marital status check appears in VerifyNow: the person's basic identity details, the highlighted marital status result, and a clear format your team can file after review.
Marital status highlighted in the result
ID number and name fields for matching
No date of birth on this report
No contact or address fields on this report
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What is returned
A focused result for marital status
You see whether the person is married, single, divorced or widowed, plus the name and ID needed to confirm it is the right person. Contact details and addresses are not included.
Core identity fields
ID number, surname and first names.
Clear report output
Designed for quick review, record keeping and repeat business checks.
Use cases
Marital status checks for property, estate and compliance workflows
Use VerifyNow when your team needs an authoritative-source marital status from a South African ID number — without pulling a full consumer/person trace report or relying on self-declaration.
Confirm married, single, divorced or widowed status from a South African ID number
Confirm legal status during customer onboarding and account reviews
Screen clients in estate administration, wills and trust management
Keep a clean record without unnecessary contact or address data
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Marital status check questions
How do I check if someone is married or single using their South African ID number?
VerifyNow returns the marital status field for a South African ID number from authoritative sources — showing whether the person is married, single, divorced or widowed where available. Enter the ID number on the dashboard or via the API and receive the result with basic identity details to confirm the correct person. Use Marital Status (Real-Time) when you specifically need the live status as recorded by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Can I check marriage status online in South Africa?
Yes. VerifyNow provides an online marital status check for South African ID numbers. Enter the ID number on the dashboard or via the API and receive a marital status result from authoritative sources.
Can I check marital status in South Africa online with VerifyNow?
Yes. VerifyNow provides a focused marital status report for a South African ID number.
Can I use this to check if someone is married in South Africa?
The report displays the marital status field where available, with basic identity details to help confirm the correct person.
Does the marital status check include a Home Affairs photo?
No. This marital status report does not return a Home Affairs ID photo.
Does the marital status report show contact, address or deceased status?
No. The Check Marital Status report does not display contact information, address information or deceased status.
Know before you proceed
Don't rely on self-declaration. Get an authoritative-source marital status before finalising a property deal, estate claim or financial account. Use the real-time option when your workflow requires the status as recorded by DHA.