What does a South African ID look like?

What does a South African ID look like?

A South African ID number is a 13-digit number which is defined by the following format: YYMMDDSSSSCAZ. The first 6 digits (YYMMDD) are based on your date of birth. 20 February 1992 is displayed as 920220. The next 4 digits (SSSS) are used to define your gender.

How can I check my South African ID online?

Check online for duplicate ID

1. You can now check online if you share an Identity. Document (ID) number with other people.
2. Alternatively, you can send an SMS to 32551. with the letter D (for duplicate) followed by your ID number.
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How do I get a smart ID card in South Africa?

The smart card IDs can only be issued at offices where the live capture system is in place. So please contact your nearest home affairs office to make sure they have a “live capture” system for processing smart card IDs and new passports. Applications for a Smart ID will cost R140.

How do I get my South African ID without a birth certificate?

* If you don’t have a birth certificate

1. Completed forms DHA-24, DHA-24/A x 2 and DHA-288 to register the birth.
2. If you are a citizen, you need to bring your valid South African ID.
3. If you don’t have a valid South African ID, you need to submit Form BI-9 to apply for an ID.

How do I check if my identity is ready?

To confirm if their documents have indeed arrived at their nearest Home Affairs office members of the public can ‘track’ the application progress, by texting the word ‘ID’, a space and their 13-digit ID number to 32551. Alternatively they can call the Contact Centre on 0800 60 11 90.

How do I know if my national identity card is ready for collection 2020?

Visit the National Identity Management Commission [NIMC] website. Scroll down the home page and click on ‘e-ID Card Status Portal’ to check if your card is ready and in an activation centre. Now, fill in your first name, last name and your NIMC check tracking ID and hit the ‘check now’ icon.

How long does it take to get an ID in South Africa?

receive a Smart ID Card? 14 working days from date of application provided it is a straight forward application meeting all the requirements.

Can you apply for an ID online in South Africa?

e-Home Affairs allows people who are aged between 30 and 35 years old to apply for their smart ID cards and passports, upload supporting documents and pay for their applications online. They can make an appointment with their selected banks to have their photos taken and fingerprints verified.

How long is a temporary ID valid for in South Africa?

six months

How long does it take to get a smart card ID in South Africa?

How long does it take for an applicant to receive a Smart ID Card? 14 working days from date of application provided it is a straight forward application meeting all the requirements.

Can I apply for my ID at Absa?

To apply for your smart ID card at a bank, you must be a client of that particular bank. The following commercial banks offer this service at selected branches: ABSA, FNB, Nedbank and Standard Bank.

Which banks in Durban does ID cards?

Residents will be able to apply and pay for their ID card or passport via the Department of Home Affairs’ website and collect them at either the Absa in Pinetown, Nedbank in Durban North or the Standard Bank Kingsmead branch. These banks have been confirmed as branches that will offer this hassle-free service in 2020.

Are Home Affairs open on Saturdays?

Currently, Home Affairs offices close at 3.30pm and are not open on weekends.