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A complete checklist of the documents you need to claim UIF, including the extra paperwork required for maternity, illness and dependant claims.
Last updated: 2025-01-15
Missing or incorrect documents are the number one reason UIF claims are delayed. Knowing exactly what to prepare – and getting it right the first time – can save you weeks of back and forth.
This checklist covers the core documents every claimant needs, plus the extra items required for specific benefit types.
A termination, retrenchment or contract-expiry letter confirming why and when your job ended.
A medical certificate or expected date of delivery, and (for adoption) the relevant court order and the child’s birth certificate.
A medical certificate from your doctor and the completed illness benefit forms.
The deceased’s death certificate, your ID, proof of your relationship (such as a marriage certificate) and the UI19.
Make sure names and ID numbers match exactly across all documents. Even small mismatches can hold up a claim.
For online uFiling claims you upload scans or photos. For in-person claims, take your originals along; some offices may ask for certified copies.
The UI2.8 is the form that confirms your banking details so the UIF can pay you. It is usually stamped by your bank or accompanied by a bank confirmation letter.
Ask your employer for another copy. Employers are legally required to provide it. If they refuse, report them to the Department of Employment and Labour.
Getting your documents right is the single best way to avoid UIF delays. Prepare the core set – ID, UI19, banking confirmation and proof of termination – and add the extra paperwork for your specific benefit. Check that every detail matches, and your claim will move far more smoothly.