{"id":225078,"date":"2021-02-23T15:39:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=225078"},"modified":"2021-02-23T15:39:05","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T14:39:05","slug":"a-guide-for-getting-your-old-original-matric-certificate-if-you-lost-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/a-guide-for-getting-your-old-original-matric-certificate-if-you-lost-it\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide For Getting Your Old Original Matric Certificate If You Lost It"},"content":{"rendered":"

The days that people underestimate the importance of one’s original matric certificate are long gone. Today, everyone understands that without this certificate, one’s academic growth and career growth can be hampered significantly. Thus, it becomes imperative for one to find a replacement for an old one if the old one is damaged or destroyed.<\/p>\n

With that said, getting a replacement may be the right thing to do, but it is not as easy as getting it in the first place. There are some procedures and steps required for one to take before you can get a new one in place of the old that is either damaged or lost. Here are all the steps you can take to get a new original certificate.<\/p>\n

What To Do When Your Old Original Matric Certificate is Lost Or Damaged<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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In a situation whereby you have lost your original certificate, or it is damaged so much that you require a new one to be issued, you can get a new one, but there are some important things to know. For example, when the document is damaged, the first thing you are required to do is to return the damaged copy to the Department of Basic Education (DPE) or the Provincial Education Department (PED).<\/p>\n

If, on the other hand, the document is lost, you will need to continue with the processes stated below:<\/p>\n

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  • You will need to make a payment for the document’s reissuing through the Post Office service, or it can be done by cheque. More easily, you can make this payment in cash at DBE or PED office.<\/li>\n
  • Visit the nearest DBE and PED offices with your necessary documents.<\/li>\n
  • There is also nothing that stops you from downloading the form online, filling it, and then reposting it through the post office to DBE<\/a> and PED offices using Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001.<\/li>\n
  • Also, ensure that you attach all your important documents before you post the re-issuing request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Here Are All The Documents You Will Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    #DBEServices<\/a> Lost your matric certificate? Visit our website for information on how to have a replacement certificate printed: https:\/\/t.co\/Gn6M0uDznn<\/a> @ElijahMhlanga<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uwuKUgQlQL<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Dep. Basic Education (@DBE_SA) January 9, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n