The process for applying for the Child Support Grant is the same as for all other grants. (See: Applying for a Social Grant)

The following documents are required for the application

• Primary care-giver’s South African identity document
• Child’s identity document or birth certificate
• Proof that the child has been immunized
• Proof of any maintenance received from a parent of the child, or proof of efforts made to obtain maintenance from a parent
• Proof of your and your spouse’s earnings; if you are working, the employer must fill in a special form for an employer’s report
• If married, a marriage certificate
• If divorced, the court order giving details of custody of the child
• If the primary care-giver is not the parent of the child, a letter or affidavit from the parent of the child giving the person permission to take care of the child
• A death certificate if one or both parents are dead, or if the father or mother is missing, proof of this, like a missing person’s report from the police and sworn statements from you and another family member
• A school report is not a requirement for application for a CSG or for ongoing receipt of a grant

All copies of documents must be certified. This means they must be signed and stamped by a police officer or any other commissioner of oaths.

The applicant will be given a copy of the application or a dated receipt signed by the SASSA officer. This provides proof of the application.

If the application is not approved, a letter will be sent to give reasons for the rejection. There is a right of appeal against this decision.

(See: Stage 3: Appeals Process)