Sassa Social Grant Application Form PDF – Child Support Grant

The South African Social Security Agency allows applicants to reapply for most social grants online through its Online Grants Application system, often called SASSA e-Forms. In a 2026 report to Parliament, SASSA confirmed that re-applications are available on this system and that the re-application process is similar to a first application. This guide explains when to reapply, what to prepare and how to complete the online application form.

What Are SASSA e-Forms?

SASSA e-Forms are the digital version of the paper forms used at SASSA branches. They are available on the SASSA Online Services Portal. Instead of standing in a queue, an applicant can fill in a grant application at home and track progress online.

SASSA has offered a document upload function on this system since September 2020. In March 2026 it also added online life certification for grant reviews.

When Should You Reapply?

You may need to reapply for a social grant in the following situations:

• Your grant lapsed. Under the Social Assistance Act, a grant can lapse in certain cases, for example when it is not collected for three months in a row.
• Your previous grant application was declined and your circumstances have since changed.
• Your grant was suspended after a review and was not restored.
• You were removed from the system because your details could not be confirmed.

If your grant is still active, you do not need to reapply.

Grants You Can Reapply For Online

The online system covers the main grants, including:

• Child support grant for caregivers of children under 18 who meet the income test.
• Foster child grant for children placed in foster care by a court.
• Care dependency grant for children with severe disabilities who need full-time care.
• Disability grant for adults who cannot work because of a medical condition.
• Older persons grant for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees aged 60 and older.
• War veterans grant for qualifying former soldiers.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant uses a separate website and is not part of these e-Forms.

Documents You Need Before You Start

Prepare clear scans or photos of your supporting documents before you open the application form.

You will normally need:

1. Your green ID book or smart ID card.
2. Proof of income, such as a payslip, bank statement or UIF letter.
3. The child’s unabridged birth certificate for child grants.
4. A court order for foster care placements.
5. Recent medical records for disability-related grants.

If you do not have a South African ID or birth certificate, you can complete a SASSA affidavit in the presence of a commissioner of oaths. It must be supported by a sworn statement from a reputable person who knows you, such as a ward councillor or a teacher.

How to Reapply Using SASSA e-Forms

1. Visit the SASSA Online Services Portal at services.sassa.gov.za.
2. Register or log in with your ID number, email address and cellphone number.
3. Choose the grant you want to reapply for.
4. Fill in the application form with your personal information, household details and income.
5. Upload your documents in PDF or image format.
6. Review every field and submit the form.
7. Save the reference number shown on the final screen.

SASSA will contact you to confirm the next steps. For some grants, you will still need to visit your nearest SASSA office to have your fingerprints taken and your identity verified.

What Happens After You Submit

SASSA staff will verify the information and documents you uploaded. Disability grant and care dependency grant applicants must also attend a medical assessment with a doctor appointed by SASSA.

SASSA aims to finalise applications within three months. If your application is approved, payment is backdated to the date you applied. If it is declined, SASSA will send you a letter with the reason, and you may request a reconsideration or appeal to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals.

When to Visit an Office Instead

Visit a SASSA office if you have no internet access, need help with an affidavit, or the portal keeps showing an error. Bring the original copies of all your documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to reapply online?

Yes. SASSA does not charge any fee for applications, and applicants should not pay anyone to complete the form for them.

Before you start, check that your personal information matches your ID document exactly. Small differences in names or dates are one of the most common reasons applications are delayed.