What do the numbers on a South African ID mean?
What do the numbers on a South African ID mean?
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 do I get a smart ID card in South Africa?
Only offices that use the live capture system can issue smart ID cards. Contact your nearest home affairs office to make sure they have a “live capture” system for processing smart ID cards and new passports. Applications for a Smart ID will cost R140.
Do South African national ID cards expire?
Recently on Twitter, false messages have been doing the rounds regarding the expiry date of South African green barcoded Identity Documents. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has dismissed the false message doing the rounds on social media claiming that the South African ID book comes to an end on 31 March 2018.
Why is there a chip in my SA ID?
The Smart ID is a card containing a microchip embedded with biometric security features, including the applicants’ fingerprints, photo and personal information. This information will be gathered and processed by a machine at Home Affairs offices across the country.
How do you determine race from ID number?
Females have a number of 0 to 4, while males are 5 to 9. The next digit (C) is 0 if you are an SA citizen, or 1 if you are a permanent resident. The next digit (A) was used until the late 1980s to indicate a person’s race. This has been eliminated and old ID numbers were reissued to remove this.
How do I know if my South African ID number is valid?
The South African ID is validated by matching the following criteria.
- The total number of digits must be 13.
- The format is [YYMMDD] [GGGG] [C] [A] [Z] [YYMMDD] for the ID holder’s date of birth. [GGGG] for ID holder’s gender. 0000 – 4999 for female and 5000 – 9999 for male. [C] is their citizenship status.
How much is a South African ID card?
The cards are issued free of charge to 16 year olds as well as those who are 60 years old and above. Of the 403 Home Affairs offices, 140 are equipped with the live capture system needed for the processing of smart ID cards and new passports.
Who qualifies for smart ID card?
All SA citizens and permanent residents will be required to have the new Smart ID Card. 18. How will persons with limb disabilities apply for Smart ID Cards since the new system requires fingerprints? Such persons will be issued with a pin code.
What is the purpose of a smart ID?
Smart-ID is a new convenient personal identification solution. It is simple, easy to use and a convenient alternative to bank code cards. With Smart-ID, you can log in to e-services and confirm transactions and agreements.