What is ID Number?
An identity document is any document that may be used to prove a person’s identity. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card, or passport card.
How do I find my South African ID number?
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 920260. The next 4 digits (SSSS) are used to define your gender
How can I trace a person in South Africa?
A successful trace will include most of the following details, if not all:
- Full name and surname.
- ID number.
- Passport number.
- Mobile numbers.
- Place of employment.
- Marital status.
- Maiden name.
- Business ownership details.
How do I find my ID number?
The identity number is printed on all of your national identification documents, such as your ID-card, passport, residents permit etc. It is usually either next to or below your name or your birth date.
How can I check my ID status online in South Africa?
Those who have access to the internet can visit the department’s website www.dha.gov.za and click on Check your Status (at the top left corner of the Homepage) and Choose ID status verification
(Alive/Deceased)
What is a person ID number?
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a numeric or alphanumeric string that is used to authenticate a person to a system. The dominant use cases for PINs are financial services transactions such as at the Point of Sale (PoS) or at a bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM).