Marriage certificates, what will I find on them?
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On a South African marriage certificate you will find the husband's name, age, occupation and address as well as the spouse's names, age, occupation and place of abode. In both cases there is an option for condition (e.g. marital status) in case either have been widowed, divorced or under-age. If the bride was under age and needed her parents' consent, you might only find a clue to a relative's name such as a mother or father. Parents names are not statutory on a marriage certificate
South African marriage certificates are similar to those in European countries but Scottish Marriage certificates gives both the parents full names as well as the bride and grooms mother's maiden name.
Where will I find marriage certificates?