South Africa - Apply for a Museum Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Museum Permit or License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. The concerned officer will conduct an onsite inspection regarding the application.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Layout plan
• A description of the premises and the location.
• Copy of tenancy or lease agreement
• A research proposal
• Proof of funding
• Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
• Certificate of Acceptability
• SARS tax certificate
• Zoning certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE – SOUTH AFRICA
Postal Address: Private Bag X 897 PRETORIA 0001
Physical Address: Sechaba House (VWL Building), 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria
Telephone: +27 (12) 441 3000
Fax: +27 (12) 441 3699
Email: [email protected]
Contact details link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for a Museum Permit or License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Address
• Professional Qualifications
• Number of Staff employed
• Qualifications of Staff
• Whether you have a full-time curator
• Name of Premises to be registered
• Location (L.R No., Physical Address)
• Name of Town Situated in
• Tenure
• Visitors facilities available
• Materials to be exhibited
• The contribution to National Heritage
• How the material were acquired
• Name and address of source of materials
• Country of origin
• Where the materials exhibited in country of Origin

Need for the Document

• Museum license allows a person to run a museum which is open to the public.

Information which might help

• A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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