Documents Needed to Claim UIF in South Africa – 2025 Mobile Checklist

• Updated 11 August 2025

Before you tap “Submit” on the uFiling app or visit a Labour Centre, make sure every document below is on your phone or in your hand.

1. Core documents (must-haves for every claim type)

• 13-digit SA ID – clear photo or certified copy
• UI-19 form – issued by your last employer (download from uFiling if they uploaded it)
• Retrenchment / dismissal / resignation letter – shows last day of work and reason for termination
• Bank confirmation letter or stamped statement (not older than 3 months) with your account number & branch code
• Latest IRP5 / IT3(a) – proves UIF contributions

1. Extra papers for specific benefits Benefit Additional docs Illness Medical certificate from a registered practitioner Maternity Clinic card or doctor’s letter confirming expected due date, plus UI-2.7 form Adoption Court order or adoption placement letter Deceased contributor Death certificate, beneficiary ID, marriage or birth certificate proving relationship
2. Quick mobile checklist before you upload
   ☐ All photos under 2 MB and clearly legible
   ☐ Certified copies stamped within 3 months
   ☐ File names: “ID-YourName.pdf”, “UI19-YourName.pdf” (avoids rejection)
3. Still missing something?

• Lost UI-19? WhatsApp 060 012 3456 with your employer’s PAYE number; the bot e-mails a copy.
• No bank account? Open a Mzansi account at any big four bank—takes 10 minutes with your ID and proof of address.
• Missing IRP5? Download from SARS eFiling app → Tax Certificates → IRP5/IT3(a).

1. Common SA Google searches
   “UIF documents checklist 2025”
   “UI-19 form download South Africa”
   “Bank letter for UIF claim”
   “Medical certificate format for UIF illness”

Bottom line
Keep the five core docs on your phone and add the benefit-specific ones if you need them. Upload everything in one go on uFiling and your claim moves from “Pending” to “Approved” weeks faster.