At Louwrens Koen Attorneys, a marriage contract costs R1,950 all-inclusive. That covers everything: Professional drafting of your marriage contract by our Notary Public. The formal execution of the marriage contract in notarial form. Registration at the Deeds Office. A Notary's certificate for your marriage officer so your wedding can go ahead immediately.No hidden fees. No Deeds Office surcharges. No surprises.
A marriage contract signed before the wedding is a straightforward notarial process — no court involvement, no publications, no creditor notifications. If you marry without a marriage contract and want to change your marital regime later, you will need a postnuptial contract, which requires a High Court application and costs between R20000 and R25,000. Getting your marriage contract right before the wedding saves you tens of thousands of rands.
Most of our clients complete the entire marriage contract process from home — no need to travel to Pretoria. Here is how it works, step by step:Step 1 — Apply online. Complete our application form at www.antenuptialcontracts.co.za/apply. It takes a few minutes. Tell us about your circumstances so we can recommend the right marriage contract for you.
Step 2 — We draft your marriage contract. We prepare a pro forma marriage contract based on your instructions, typically within 24 to 48 hours. We email it to you for review. If you want any changes — different accrual ratio, specific asset exclusions, a donation clause — just let us know and we adjust it at no extra cost.
Step 3 — Sign and return. We send you the marriage contract together with a power of attorney. Both parties sign the power of attorney before a commissioner of oaths (available at most police stations, banks and accounting firms) and courier it back to our office. There is no need to travel to Pretoria — the vast majority of our clients complete the entire marriage contract process remotely. If you prefer to sign in person at our office, you are welcome to do so.
Step 4 — We execute and issue your certificate. On receipt of the signed power of attorney, our Notary Public executes the marriage contract on your behalf and immediately issues a certificate for your marriage officer. Your wedding can proceed — you do not need to wait for Deeds Office registration.
Step 5 — We register your marriage contract. We lodge your marriage contract at the Deeds Office for registration. Once the original is returned from the Registrar of Deeds, we notify you. You can collect it from our office or we can Postnet or courier it to you.
Drafting: 24 to 48 hours from receiving your application.
Signing: Most clients sign the power of attorney before a local commissioner of oaths and courier it to our office — no need to travel to Pretoria. If you prefer to sign in person, you are welcome to visit our office.
Certificate: Issued as soon as we receive your signed power of attorney. Your wedding can proceed the same day — you do not need to wait for Deeds Office registration.
Deeds Office registration: The marriage contract must be registered within three months of execution. We handle this entirely on your behalf.We have completed marriage contracts on the morning of a wedding. While we recommend starting the process as early as possible, it is never too late — right up until the ceremony.
No. A marriage contract must be signed before the marriage is solemnised. This is a firm legal requirement — there are no exceptions.
However, if you are already married without a marriage contract, the law does provide a way to change your marital regime through a postnuptial contract. This requires a joint application to the High Court under Section 21(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act. The process involves notifying creditors, advertising in the Government Gazette and two newspapers, and obtaining a court order. It is more complex and significantly more expensive than a marriage contract, but it can be done.
Our all-inclusive fees for postnuptial contracts range from R20000 to R25,000.
Visit www.postnuptialcontracts.co.za for more information.
We have drafted and registered thousands of marriage contracts over more than 25 years. Our Notary Public is on-site, our offices are conveniently located in Pretoria, and our proximity to the Deeds Office means faster registration and turnaround than most firms in South Africa.Most of our marriage contract clients never visit our office.
Our streamlined power of attorney process means you can complete your marriage contract from home — sign before a local commissioner of oaths, courier the documents to us, and we handle the rest.
e serve clients in every province this way.R1,950. All-inclusive. No hidden costs.
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Related pages: What Is a Marriage Contract? | Marriage Contract With Accrual vs Without Accrual | Marriage Contract FAQ
Louwrens Koen Attorneys
Notaries Public | Pretoria
Serving clients nationwide
www.antenuptialcontracts.co.za
This article is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each couple's circumstances are unique, and specific legal questions should be discussed with a qualified attorney or Notary Public.
