How To Register Online (Senior Certificate)
You can register online for the Senior Certificate (SC) at www.eservices.gov.za from 1 October 2026 to 5 February 2027. You need a valid South African ID number, a laptop or desktop computer, an email address and your cellphone. Follow the 14 steps below.
This is the published Western Cape date. If you live in another province, confirm the date with your provincial education department.
What You Need
- A valid South African ID number. Only candidates with one can register online. Everyone else registers in person.
- A valid email address. A free address such as Gmail is fine. Your Admission Letter and other documents are sent to this address.
- Your cellphone with you. A One-Time PIN (OTP) is sent to it, and you need it to finish.
- Electronic copies of your certified ID and your previous qualifications.
- Your special needs approval, if it applies to you.
- Every file at smaller than 512 KB, as a PDF, JPG, JPEG, TIFF or PNG file.
Four Rules To Follow
Follow These Four Rules
- Use A Computer. Use a laptop or desktop computer, not a cellphone. Use an up-to-date browser such as Google Chrome.
- Click Save On Every Page. Click Save on every page before you move on. This keeps your details on the system.
- Keep Files Small. Keep every file at smaller than 512 KB.
- Download Your Proof. After you submit, download and save your registration proof. Our guide calls this the View/Print PDF option. Some people call the proof the Blue Form.
Phase 1: Create Your EServices Account
Step 1: Open The Website
On a computer, go to www.eservices.gov.za. Check the address before you type any personal details.
Step 2: Accept The Terms
Click Login/Register. Read the terms and tick the boxes. Click Continue.
Step 3: Create A New Account
Click Register. If you already have an eServices account, log in instead. Please do not create a second account.
Step 4: Enter Your Personal Details
Type your full name, surname, date of birth and South African ID number, exactly as they are on your ID.
Step 5: Enter Your Contact Details
Type an active cellphone number and email address. Your email address becomes your username.
Step 6: Enter Your Address
Type your physical and postal address. Include your suburb or township, town and province.
Step 7: Create A Password
Use capital and small letters, numbers and a symbol. Write your password down somewhere safe.
Step 8: Verify Your Account
Type the security code on the screen and click Register. Then enter the One-Time PIN (OTP) sent to your cellphone.
Phase 2: Register For Your Exams
Step 9: Log In
Log in with your email address and password.
Step 10: Open Matric Registration
Click the Education icon (a graduation hat). Then click Matric Services, then Registration.
Step 11: Answer The Questions
Answer the questions about your earlier exams or qualifications. Choose New Registration.
Step 12: Choose Your Subjects
Choose your subjects. Check every subject name and code. Choose your province, town and exam centre.
Step 13: Upload Your Documents
Upload your documents. Each file must be smaller than 512 KB. Click Save.
Step 14: Check, Submit And Save Your Proof
Check every detail. Click Save, then Submit. Write down your confirmation number. Download your registration proof. Our guide calls this the View/Print PDF option. Some people call the proof the Blue Form.