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# **How to Replace Your Matric Certificate & Combine Results in South Africa**

 


Losing or damaging your matric certificate can be stressful, but replacing it is a straightforward process. Similarly, if you wrote matric in multiple sittings and need to combine your results for a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate (SC), you must apply for a **Replacement Certificate: Change of Status**.  


This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to **replace a lost or damaged matric certificate** and **combine matric results** through the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE).  


## **Lost or Damaged Matric Certificate: How to Get a Replacement**  


If your matric certificate is **lost, stolen, or damaged**, you must visit your nearest **GDE District Office** with the following documents:  


✔ **Original Identity Document (ID) and a certified copy**  

✔ **An affidavit** stating whether your certificate is lost or damaged  

✔ **The original damaged certificate** (if applicable)  

✔ **Payment of R170** in cash at the GDE District Office  

✔ **Optional:** You may request a **Statement of Results** for **R60** while waiting for your replacement certificate  


### **How Long Does It Take?**  

- If your records are on the system, your **replacement matric certificate will take 4 to 6 weeks** to be issued.  

- If your records are not on the system, it will take **longer**, as the GDE must retrieve them from the archives before issuing a certificate.  

- Your **statement of results is available immediately** upon request.  


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## **How to Combine Matric Results (Change of Status)**  


If you wrote your **matric in multiple examination sittings** and want to combine your results for a **National Certificate (NSC or SC)**, you need to apply for a **Replacement Certificate: Change of Status**.  


### **Requirements for Combining Matric Results**  

Visit your nearest **GDE District Office** with the following:  


✔ **Results from all examination sittings**  

✔ **Original Identity Document (ID) and a certified copy**  

✔ **Payment of R170** in cash at the GDE District Office  

✔ **Optional:** A **Statement of Results** is available for **R60** while waiting for your combined certificate  


### **Processing Time**  

- The **replacement certificate (Change of Status) takes 4 to 6 weeks** to be issued.  

- However, you can get a **combination statement of results immediately** upon request.  


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## **Important Information**  

✔ **Fees are valid from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.**  

✔ Applications must be submitted **in person** at a **GDE District Office**.  


For official updates, follow the **Gauteng Department of Education (GDE)**:  

📌 Facebook: **@EducationGP1**  

📌 Twitter: **@gautengdepartmentofeducation**  

📌 Instagram: **@educationgp**  


By following these steps, you can **replace your lost matric certificate** or **combine your results easily**. If you need further assistance, visit your nearest **GDE District Office** today!

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