If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document (ID). You will need an ID to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account. If you get your ID and there are errors in the personal information, the Department of Home Affairs will replace your ID free of charge.

May 17, 2024 · Getting your South African Smart ID card is an important step towards official identification within the country. This guide will show you how to conveniently book your appointment online through the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS).

Jan 10, 2025 · Learn how to apply for a new Smart ID Card in South Africa in 2025 with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Includes online and walk-in application methods.

The DHA is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in South Africa. This makes it possible for people to realize their rights and access benefits and opportunities in both the public and private domains.

Sep 26, 2023 · Any 16-year-old first-time applicants can apply for a smart ID online for FREE. The cost to apply for a smart ID online is R140 if you are old than 16-years of age, are replacing your green mamba ID, or replacing a lost/stolen Smart ID card. HOW DO YOU APPLY? Picture: The Department of Home Affairs minister, holds here smart ID card. Picture: DHA.

(FIRST TIME ISSUANCE OF A SMART ID CARD): OTHER CITIZENS 1. Green bar-coded identity document/affidavit in case the identity document is lost 2. Proof of residence (where it is available) or provide residential address 3. Marriage certificate, if married (for marriage verification status) 4. Divorce decree, if divorced (for divorce verification ...

Sep 6, 2016 · Through Home Affairs’ online application system and partnership with banks, applying for a smart ID card has become a little easier… unless you’re a South African abroad or you were born overseas (in which case – for both – you will need to wait a little longer).

Feb 5, 2025 · What documents do I need to apply for a Smart ID card? You’ll need a certified copy of your birth certificate, proof of address (like a utility bill), and two identical color photos (unless applying at a Smart ID card office).

Introduced in 2013, the Smart ID Card is a modern identity document embedded with a microchip containing biometric data (fingerprints, photo) and personal details, making it more secure than the green ID booklet.

Applications can be done at all Live Capture Offices, bank branches and via the eHome-Affairs Portal. Applicants can now also register and book appointments via the eHome-Affairs Portal and the Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS).