What Documents Do I Need To Apply For SASSA Grant?

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What Documents Do I Need To Apply For SASSA Grant?

What Documents Do I Need To Apply For SASSA Grant? When applying for a grant from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), it is important to ensure that you have all the necessary documents needed for your application to be successful. SASSA grants provide financial support to individuals and families in need, making the application process easy and successful, it is important to meet application requirements. Therefore in this article, we will guide you through the documents you need to gather and submit when applying for a SASSA grant, helping you through the application process and increasing your chances of a successful application.

 

General Application Requirements Needed To Apply For Sassa Online Application

You will be required to provide the following personal information:

  • Your citizenship (South African citizen/ permanent resident/ refugee)
  • Your ID number
  • Your ID document type (ID document/ temporary ID)
  • Confirm your ID number
  • Your title (Mr/ Mrs/ Miss)
  • Your surname
  • Your full name
  • Your email address
  • Your chosen password (must be at least 8 characters, containing at least 1 of the following: uppercase or lowercase letters, numbers, symbols or special characters) (must not be a common word or name, or a close variation)
  • Confirm your chosen password
  • Your cellphone number (your 10-digit South African cellphone number, starting with 0)

 

What Documents Do I Need To Apply For SASSA Grant?

To begin your SASSA grant application, you must provide the following application documents

Child Support Grant applicants:

  • A copy of the applicant’s ID document
  • A copy of the spouses’ ID document (if applicable)
  • Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
  • Proof of income (if applicable)
  • SASSA generated affidavit

Foster Child Grant applicants:

  • A copy of the applicant’s ID document
  • A copy of the spouse’s ID document (if applicable)
  • Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
  • Proof of income (if applicable)
  • SASSA generated affidavit

Older Persons Grant applicants:

  • A copy of the applicant’s ID document
  • A copy of the spouses’ ID document (if applicable)
  • Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
  • Proof of income (if applicable)
  • SASSA generated affidavit

Read Also: How Do You Apply For A Grant Step By Step?

 

How Do You Apply For A Grant Step By Step?

If you are applying for a Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Disability Grant, Older Persons Grant or Grant-In-Aid, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the SASSA services website on any device with internet connectivity (cellphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer).
  2. Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register” button on the home page.
  3. Log in to the SASSA services website using your username and password.
  4. Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
  5. Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
  6. Print the SASSA-generated affidavit and have it certified by a commissioner of oaths. Print, sign and submit the Bank Payment Form with your affidavit.
  7. Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format:

 

SASSA Contact Details

 

To ensure a smooth and successful SASSA grant application, it is vital to gather all the necessary documents in advance. By being well-prepared and organized, you increase your chances of receiving the much-needed financial support from SASSA. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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