South African Police Service (SAPS) ID Document

The South African Police Service (SAPS) ID Document is an official identity document issued by the South African Police Service. The card contains details such as your name, address and date of birth. It is used as proof of your identity when applying for a passport or visa outside South Africa and can also be used as proof of age when you are asked for proof of your age by law enforcement agencies.

South African Police Service (SAPS) ID Document

Replacement of ID Document

You are required to apply for a replacement ID document at the following address:

South African Police Service Head Office

Private Bag X19001, Pretoria 0002.

Alternatively, you may also make application at any SAPS station nearest to your residence. The following original documents must be attached to the application form:

Replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged ID Document

If your ID document is lost, stolen or damaged, you must apply for a replacement ID document in person at the South African Police Service (SAPS).

You will need to complete an application form.

ID Document has to be applied for in person at the South African Police Service (SAPS).

To apply for a new ID document, you can go to any police station in your area. If you are applying for a new ID document for the first time and don’t have any supporting documents with you, you will need to bring:

• Your old South African identity document (green barcoded card) or passport
• Two recent photographs of yourself
• Proof that you live in South Africa (e.g. a bank statement)

Application may also be made at a SAPS station nearest to your residence.

In the event that you need to apply for a replacement ID document or make an application for a new ID document at a SAPS station, the following information will be required:

• Your birth certificate;
• Two (2) coloured passport photographs;
• Proof of residence in South Africa; and
• A valid identity document.

The following original documents must be attached to the application form:

• Certified copies of birth certificate, marriage certificate, court order or affidavit reflecting the applicant’s full names, date and place of birth.
• Certified copy of identity document of parents or guardians.
• Certified copy of applicant’s identity document
• The applicant must submit certified copies of identity documents of parents or guardians.

• A certified copy of your identity document. This must be a certified copy of a valid identity document, and every applicant who has been convicted of an offence must submit it as well.

Apply for South African Police Service ID Document

To apply for an ID document, visit one of the nearest SAPS stations. Bring the following with you:

• The original documents (passport, birth certificate and at least two other identity documents)
• Certified copies of all documents. When photocopying a document that is not in English or Afrikaans, it must be translated into English or Afrikaans by a certified translator and certified by either a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public.
• Certified copies of parents’ identity documents if applicable.
• A certified copy of your own identity document

Closing

In conclusion, I would like to say that this is the right time for you to apply for a South African Police Service (SAPS) ID Document. I have outlined all the steps and requirements of this application process in this article. It is important that you take note of these instructions so that there are no delays or mistakes made during the application process itself.