Marriage Registration

Q: 01Fill the application form, make your payment, and book your preferred appointment time here.

Apply now Appointment Times: Monday 9:30-10:30 am / Wednesday 10:00-11:00 amIf you have questions or issues, email bdadmin@uos.co.za / Tel: 0102142600E: marriages@uos.co.zaP: 010 214 2686

Marriage Registration

In addition to authorising Jewish marriages, the Beth Din partners with JME and The Chev to ensure that Jewish couples are sufficiently trained in the Halachot, laws, pertaining to Jewish married life, as well as the basics of relationships, before they are wed.

How it works

01Fill the application form, make your payment, and book your preferred appointment time here.

Appointment Times:

Monday 9:30-10:30 am / Wednesday 10:00-11:00 am

If you have questions or issues, email [email protected] / Tel: 0102142600

E: [email protected]

P: 010 214 2686

02Schedule Marriage Preparation classes for both the Chatan and Kallah. These classes are a Beth Din requirement.

Prior to the wedding couples are to book the following classes:

Marriage preparation.
Kallah (mikveh) classes and chattan classes.

Please Note:

It is a Beth Din requirement to attend these classes in order for marriage authorisation to be given.

Kallah and chattan classes to be booked through:

Peta Welcher

P: 082 490 0132 / 011 440 1738

E: [email protected]

Marriage preparation classes to be booked through:

Sheila Furman

E: [email protected]

03Prepare required documentation for your zoom meeting with the Dayan.

You may not attend your appointment without the required documentation.

For archival retrieval please email [email protected]. There is
a small fee for this service. Email Yehoshua directly for this charge

Failure to do so will delay authorisation of the marriage, and could have serious repercussions.

APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED NOT TO FINALISE WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL YOUR MARRIAGE IS AUTHORISED

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Meet with the Dayan at the Beth Din at your scheduled time and
receive your marriage authorization within 14 working days.

Please Note:

If you need your marriage registration done in less than 14 days we
can try to accommodate and there is an express rate for this.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Beth Din offer civil marriage registration?

Yes, we do offer this service at an additional fee of R1500.
Please contact the Beth Din office to arrange

How quickly can I receive my marriage authorization?

You should contact the Beth Din Office as soon as possible once a wedding date is
fixed in order to get the process started. The process can be completed in a minimum of two weeks, however we will charge an express fee of R800 for completing the process within a two week window.

Can I choose whomever I’d like to be my Chatan or Kallah teacher?

No, according to the Beth Din’s requirements, your teacher must be approved by the JME.

How should I get in touch with JME?

Once you have reached out to the Beth Din Office to begin the marriage registration
process, Peta Welcher and Saul Sackstein from the JME will reach out to you to schedule your Chatan + Kallah classes.

Can the Beth Din arrange my Ketuva?

Yes. When you apply for your marriage registration you will be able to opt to have us arrange the Ketuva for you as well.