Best legal guide to re-issue of identity document in south africa 2025 (Free application download)

Topics covered:
01:04 - ID re-issue amount.
01:15 - ID re-issuing reasons.
03:14 - Delays in the process of re-issuing partial information provided.
04:48 - Delayed / misplaced ID applications.
06:06 - Incorrect or incomplete applications.
06:54 - Home Affairs guidelines.
Application for the Re-issue of an Identity Document
The issuing of identity documents is essential, as every country has to have some form of identification in respect of its citizens. In terms of the provisions of section 25 of the Identification Act 68 1997, all South African citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in possession of identity documents. Get legal assistance here from 800+ attorneys online In the event that you require the re-issuing of your ID book, an application can made to the Department of Home Affairs by completing the Form BI-9 accessed here
and paying the prescribed fee of R140.00. The purpose of this Form is for the taking of fingerprints and the subsequent verification to confirm identity.
An application for re-issuing can be made in the following circumstances:
• If you are married and want to assume the surname of your spouse. You must submit a copy of your marriage certificate, a completed application Form mentioned above, and pay the required fee.

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