Last Updated on November 27, 2023 by Elidge Staff

How to Complete the Affidavit for a Child Support Grant

Completing the Affidavit for a Child Support Grant requires attention to detail and accuracy to ensure that the application is processed correctly. Here are some guidelines to help you complete the form with authority:

Affidavit for a Child Support Grant: Personal Information

  • Fill in your surname, full names, age, physical address, and postal code in the respective fields.
  • Provide the name and date of birth of the child for whom you are applying for the Child Support Grant. If applying for more than one child, attach a list with additional children’s names.
  • Mention the name of the clinic or hospital where the child was born.
  • Enter the child’s ID number.

Affidavit for a Child Support Grant: Marital Status

  • Mark the appropriate box to indicate your marital status, such as married, unmarried, in community of property, out of community of property, civil union, customary union, asiatic religion, never married, divorced, widow/widower, or deserted for more than 3 months.
  • If married, divorced, or widowed, provide reasons if you do not have certain documents for your spouse or partner, such as ID document, decree of divorce, or death certificate. State the reasons clearly.

Affidavit for a Child Support Grant: Sources of Income

  • Mark X in the applicable box to indicate the type of income or profits you, your spouse, or dependent child receive, such as salary or wage, profits or benefits from a business or farm (owned or rented), payments from a trust or inheritance, pension or annuity, ex-gratia payments, maintenance received, rental income, income from assets (interest/dividends), or income from RSA or international organization.
  • If you or your spouse do not have any source of income, indicate how you currently survive.

Affidavit for a Child Support Grant: Declaration

  • Read the declaration carefully and ensure that all the information provided in the affidavit is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
  • Confirm that you have no objection to taking the prescribed oath and that you consider it binding on your conscience.
  • The deponent (you) should sign or place a thumbprint in the presence of the Commissioner of Oaths.
  • The Commissioner of Oaths should provide their name, rank/force number, and sign/stamp the form with their official stamp.
  • Mention the date and place of signing.

Affidavit for a Child Support Grant: External Sources for Guidance

For further guidance on completing the Affidavit for a Child Support Grant, you can refer to the following external sources:

Department of Social Development:

The official website of the Department of Social Development in your country or region may provide information on the application process, requirements, and forms. It may also offer contact details of relevant offices or personnel who can provide assistance.

Legal aid organizations, such as Legal Aid South Africa, may provide guidance on filling out legal forms and affidavits. They may offer resources, templates, or contact information for legal professionals who can provide assistance.

Government or Court Websites:

Government or court websites may provide information on the legal requirements for completing affidavits and SASSA forms. These websites may also have downloadable forms and instructions on how to complete them accurately.

Commissioner of Oaths:

The Commissioner of Oaths who administers the affidavit may provide guidance on the completion of the SASSA form, including the requirement for supporting documents and the importance of providing accurate information.

Note: It is always advisable to consult with qualified legal professionals or relevant government authorities to ensure accurate completion of legal forms and affidavits.

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