SASSA Online Application | How to Apply for SASSA Grant

SASSA online application has made it easy for many people to apply for SASSA social grants in order to receive social grants in their bank accounts.

Online applications for grants have enabled many people in South Africa to save their time and resources by just using their computer or smartphone to get a grant.

With a matter of clicks, now you are able to apply for SASSA, but it’s important that you know the complete process and keep your necessary documents in your hand when applying.

Remember! These documents are going to be used by SASSA to check your eligibility as a grant applicant, and whether you deserve the grant.

Procedure for SASSA Online Application

Though applying online for SASSA in general a 2 step process that includes Registration for SASSA and then actually applying for grants,

You will get to know in the steps ahead, each and every detail. Keep in mind that there are many sub-steps involved in these two steps, so be careful to read them all.

1.  SASSA Account Registration

To become eligible for SASSA online application, you first need to be a member of SASSA by account registration, follow these simple steps given below to register yourself with SASSA.

1. First visit the SASSA (https://services.sassa.gov.za/) available online, before you open the website, try to clear your browser cache or do all the following steps in incognito mode of your browser (for a better experience).
   
2. You will see a button “Account Registration” or “Register an Account” Click/tap on it.
   
3. After clicking, a small terms&condiiton pop up will appear on your screen; click on ‘I Agree’ and then again click on the ‘Apply’ button.
   
4. You will be directed to the official e-form named ‘Client Registration’, make sure you have all your personal identification and other important documents on your table.
   
   • Your personal South African ID card, is going to be your login credential as username.
   • Your citizenship card in case you transferred to a South African permanent resident after any other nationality or a refugee.
   • Type your specialized ID card number and confirm ID registration.
   • Now choose your person title as Miss, Mr, or Mrs, If you are single choose Mr/Miss, if married and female, choose Mrs.
   • Enter your full name including your first name and your father’s name.
   • Provide your email address, and make sure you provide the email to which you often stay logged in, here you will receive important notifications.
   • Set passwords according to the criteria given there, you can save your password in a separate in case you forget it.
   • The final step is to enter your registered South African phone number. Then click on ‘Register’ button.

Congratulations! Your registration process is done and now you are halfway to your online application.

Before you go further check your phone, you will see an auto-generated notification with OTP from SASSA, Or you might get the confirmation link in your email.

Remember that you haven’t reached yet to phase where you will start receiving payments on official dates, follow the next steps.

2. Applying for SASSA Grants

Before you reach the second and final step for your online SASSA application, make sure you have completed all the small steps included in the first step carefully.

To perform this step, you can again clear the browser cache (ignore it if you are doing all this in incognito mode).

1. Use your login credentials which you have chosen while registration. Reminding again! your ID card number will be your username.
   
2.  Click on the “Social Grant option” and select the specific type of grant you want for yourself, be very clear about which grant you are applying for.
   
3. Now carefully fill out the application form named ‘grant application form’ and make sure you don’t make any mistake in filling the form with all the details required there.
   
4. Click on ‘Print Form’ and you will get an affidavit generated by SASSA with an official monogram. Take the hardcopy and attest if from the commissioner of oath which can be any.
   
5. Carefully sign the Bank Payment Form and provide it, together with your affidavit.
   
6. Convert all required documents in PDF form and upload them, make sure you provide documents only in PDF format, otherwise chances are your application might be rejected.

For specific types of grant applications or for grant applicants, consider the following documents.

Keep in mind, every SASSA grant will be only different in terms of eligibility criteria, the rest of the application process is the same.

Child Support Grant Applicant:

• A photocopy of the child’s identification document
• A photocopy of the mother’s identification document (optional)
• Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (optional)
• Confirmation of banking information: a bank-issued letter containing the applicant’s details
• Verification of low or no income (optional)
• SASSA issued affidavit.

Old Age Person Grant Applicant:

• Photocopy of the applicant’s ID card.
• Photocopy of the spouse’s identification document (optional)
• Confirmation document (marriage certificate) of marital status (optional).
• Verification of banking details featuring the applicant’s information (officially issued by bank)
• Proof of low or no income (optional)
• SASSA issued affidavit.

Foster Child Grant Applicant:

• Photocopy of the Child ID card.
• Photocopy of the spouse’s identification document (optional)
• Confirmation document (marriage certificate) of marital status (optional).
• Verification of banking details featuring the applicant’s information (officially issued by the bank)
• Proof of low or no income OR no financial means (optional)
• SASSA issued an affidavit.

After providing all the necessary details accordingly and submitting your documents, click on the ‘Submit’ button, and now you are good to go.

After your application process gets into official hands, you can perform SASSA status check after they upload your details in their database online.

After completing your whole application process, you will receive an official receipt in return for your application submission. Keep this receipt safe with yourself as proof, it can be required anytime.

Precautions

1. To avoid your application redundancy at SASSA, choose only one way to apply, either online or by other means.
2. Avoid multiple submissions, and wait for an official response at least 2 weeks after applying.
3. Apply for a grant yourself or by your only close family member rather than appointing any agent.
4. Applications submitted through third parties will be rejected, so apply directly using the official portal.
5. Avoid cutting and corrections on forms if you’re filling them offline on a hard paper print.
6. Avoid submitting supporting documents from unauthorized departments.

FAQs

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