What Documents Do I Need to Apply for SASSA Child Grant
Are you facing financial hardship to support your children’s expenses? You’re eligible for the SASSA Child Grant support. South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides R530 per month per child to all eligible parents and caregivers.
Child Support Grant’s R530 financial aid will help parents and caregivers to support the basic expenses of their children, such as food, clothing, shelter, study etc. Your child will get this financial support of R530 until he/she reaches 18.
If you want to apply for the SASSA Child Grant to receive financial support from SASSA, you must arrange all the documents needed for the Child Grant application process. So, what documents are required for the SASSA Child grant?
This article will share the complete list of all the required documents needed for the child grant application process so you can get the support your child deserves.
What Documents Required for SASSA Child Grant?
There are some documents required for the SASSA Child Grant Application Process, make sure you have all the documents ready before applying for the grant:
1. Valid South African ID Card
Provide a scanned copy of your original valid South African ID card to verify your identity and residency in South Africa. Ensure the document is visible and readable before attaching it to your Child Grant application form.
The document must be certified by the Commissioner of Oaths and must have a certification stamp and signature, not more than three months old.
2. Your Child’s ID or Birth Certificate
To receive the SASSA Child Grant, you will need to provide your children’s birth certificate. This document is required to prove your child’s age, date of birth, and identity.
This is the most important document you need to provide for the Child Grant application process. If there is no birth certificate available, you can provide any other certified child identity proof available.
3. Proof of Marriage
SASSA needs to check your marital status, you can provide your marriage certificate as proof here. If you are divorced, then provide a clear and readable copy of your final divorce decree.
If widowed, provide your spouse’s death certificate as proof. Single and never-married persons don’t need to provide any document to prove their marital status.
4. Income Proof
SASSA Grants are provided to low-income individuals and families having financial hardship, and unable to support their basic expenses. To become eligible for the Child Support Grant, you will be required to provide your income proof, i.e. payslips, bank statements, or any other financial document showing your current income.
5. Affidavit Attesting to No Income
If having no income, then you need to provide an affidavit that shares you are currently having no income. This will increase your eligibility for the SASSA Child Support Grant. But make sure that the affidavit should be signed in front of the Commissioner of Oaths.
6. Document Proving You as the Child’s Primary Caregiver
This document will prove you, as the child’s primary caregiver. This can be an affidavit from yourself or someone who knows your situation well. SASSA may also verify that the child is living with you or you are the responsible for child’s financial support.
7. Bank Statement
The bank Statement will not only show your current financial condition but also help you to receive your grant payments directly into your bank account.
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