Lost matric certificate

It is possible that your Matric Certificate could get lost or damaged. Has this happened to you? If yes, you do not need to worry. You can get a replacement for your Matric Certificate. You can apply for his process through the Department of Basic Education offices or Provincial Education Department (PED) offices.

When applying for the replacement of your Matric Certificate, you will be asked to supply the following documents:

An affidavit with details on what happened to your lost or damaged Certificate
Your original Matric Certificate (not applicable if the certificate is lost)
Your original ID book/card
A certified copy of your ID book/card

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) will give you a form that you must fill in. This will be attached with your documents above. The process for your new Matric Certificate to be printed takes four to six months.

How Can I Get My Matric Certificate Online?

If you lost or damaged your Matric Certificate, you can apply for a new one online. This is how you can do it:

Register on the (www.eservices.gov.za)
Click on this link to download the Matric Certificate replacement form
Complete the form
Attach the required documents with the form
- An affidavit with details of what happened to your lost or damaged Certificate
- Your original Matric Certificate (not applicable if the certificate is lost)
- Your original ID book/card
- A certified copy of your ID book/card
Attach your proof of payment here (you can find the bank details in the form you downloaded online)
Send these documents to this address (Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001)

Another option is to apply online through the official Umalusi application portal. To do this, create an account. Once you have created an account, you will need to select which certificate you want to replace. You will need to upload scanned digital copies of all your documents. These are the same as those listed above.

You will then need to select whether you would like to collect the certificate in person from the Umalusi offices in Pretoria, or have the certificate couriered to you. If you choose to collect it, it will cost R137,00. If you choose to get it couriered, it will cost R202,00.

Please note all fees mentioned above are valid only for the 2022 – 2023 financial year, after which they will be subject to change.

How Much Does It Cost To Reprint A Matric Certificate?

You can reprint your lost or damaged Matric Certificate through the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or Provincial Education Department (PDE) for a fee of R153.00. Each year the price will change, so check the DBE website regularly

How Long Does It Take To Get A Matric Statement?

You can receive your Matric statement of results instantly. This is sent to you through email. To apply, you can do it through the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or the Provincial Education Department (PDE). You will have to pay a fee of R55.00. This fee changes yearly, so make sure you look through the DBE website regularly to know the exact amount.

How Can I Check My Results Online?

You can check your Matric results online by doing the following:

Go to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) website
Click on the button written “examination results’’
Click on the (NSC) National Senior Certificate exam results
You will be required to put in your examination number
More personal information will be required
Press on the search button

Your Matric results should show up

Does A Matric Certificate Expire?

No, a Matric Certificate does not expire. This is a permanent document that is valid forever. The only temporary document is your Matric statement of results. This is a temporary document that is issued to you while you wait for your Matric Certificate.

How Do I Know If My Matric Certificate Is Registered?

If you want to know whether your Matric Certificate is registered or not, you can contact one of the verification clients that work with Umalusi. The Umalusi website provides contact information for the verification clients, which you can use to contact them. Please note that you can not verify your certificate with Umalusi directly. You can contact the verification clients if your Matric Certificate was issued after November 1992. Please note that fees vary year after year for different services. If you want to check the registration for a Matric Certificate that was issued before 1992, you can contact the Department of Basic Education on 012 357 3000.

Can I Buy A Matric Certificate?

No, you cannot buy a Matric Certificate. You should not buy any qualifications as this is considered an offence to the law. It is best to study in order to get a Matric Certificate. You can get your Matric in High School. This applies if you are younger than the age of 21.

When you pass your Matric in High School, you will receive a Matric Certificate from Umalusi.

If you are 21 years or older, you can complete your Matric through Matric College. These are the Matric Courses you can study:

Adult Matric Course

You can study the Adult Matric Course if you have a Grade 9 or Grade 9 Equivalent Qualification. This course will provide you with the knowledge that gets you ready for higher levels of learning. You receive a Matric Certificate when you have completed this course.

Matric Rewrite Course

You can study the Matric Rewrite Course if you failed Matric. This course helps you prepare for your final exam. You are assisted by our tutors, study material and Grade 12 past exam papers while waiting for the exam. When you pass this course, you are awarded a Matric Certificate.

How Do I Pass Matric?

You can pass your Matric by following these tips:

Study every day and obtain as much knowledge as you can
Study to understand at all times
Ask for help if you do not understand certain topics in your learning material
Practice for the exam using old exam papers
Study with other students to share information through discussions
Attend extra classes to gain more knowledge
Search topics on the internet for more information
Complete all your class assessments
Pass with 50% or higher marks

You can also pass your Matric if you receive one of the following Matric Certificate Passes:

Bachelor’s Degree Pass	Diploma Pass	Higher Certificate Pass	National Senior Certificate Pass
Highest Pass	Second Pass	Third Pass	Fourth Pass
40% in your home language 50% in four subjects 30% in two other subjects	40% in your home language 40% in four subjects 30% in two other subjects	40% in your home language 40% in two subjects 30% in four other subjects	40% in your home language 30% in two other subjects 30% in three subjects One subject can be failed

If you have a dream to study at university, you can make it come true if you obtain a Bachelor’s Degree Pass. This is the only pass that can increase your chances of getting into university. If you do not receive a Bachelor’s Degree Pass, you can upgrade your marks.

You can study for the Upgrade Matric Course offered at Matric College. You will have enough resources to study for the marks that can help you get to university. These resources include:

Tutors
Grade 12 old examination papers
Learning material
- Textbooks
- Study guides
- Learning checklists
- Sturdy calendar

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: July 21, 2022