What to do when you’ve lost your ID
Losing your valid SA ID can be a very big inconvenience, here's what to do should you find yourself in this predicament.
If your ID book has been lost, misplaced or stolen then you may want to continue reading.
According to Intergate Immigration, If you have lost or replaced your valid South African Identity book (ID book) it is highly recommended that you get a new one as soon as possible, as it is the main document that proves your identity. The green bar-coded ID book or newer ID card, are legal forms of identification when dealing with public and private institutions.
Although you can use your driver’s license or passport as a form of identification in the meantime, there are many things that you are going to require your ID for. If you have lost your ID book the first thing that you will need to do is go straight to your nearest police station. You will need to obtain an affidavit stating that you have lost your ID book. You will need to get this signed and stamped.
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Not only do you need to provide this affidavit when you go and apply for a new ID at your nearest Home Affairs branch, but it will also be useful for you to have it on you, in case you need it.
What will you need to bring:
• You will be required to provide identification, which you can do with your passport or drivers license.
• Do not bother bringing photos as with the new system, they will take photos there.
• Take with you, the affidavit from your local police station stating that you have lost your ID book.
• Take money with for a new ID.
The good news:
• The good news about going to apply for new ID is that you can apply for a temporary ID in the meantime, should you wish to do so.
• The new system makes it easier than ever for you to obtain new identification easily and effectively.
• Once you have gone through all the steps and followed the procedures, you will get an SMS stating when your ID is ready.
• The turnaround time is impressively fast and your new ID will be ready for collection within the month.
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