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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged ID book
If your ID book has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you can apply for a replacement by completing Form BI-9, attaching additional documents if needed, and paying the required fee.
If your ID book has been lost, stolen or damaged You can apply for a replacement by: Completing Form BI-9 as well if you have not previously submitted your fingerprints Attaching additional documents as required (e.g. a marriage certificate if you are married) Paying the required fee for the re-issue
Reference
https://legal-aid.co.za/2018/09/26/re-issuing-of-an-id-book/
Temporary Identification Certificate (TIC)
If your ID book is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a Temporary Identification Certificate (TIC) at any Department of Home Affairs office, which requires fingerprint verification.
In the event you lose, damage or have your ID book stolen, you may request a Temporary Identification Certificate (TIC). This can be done at any office of the Department of Home Affairs and is subject to the verification of your fingerprints.
Re-issue of ID book using a previous surname
Women who wish to apply for a new ID under one of their previous surnames can do so by providing documentary proof of entitlement (such as a birth or marriage certificate), completing Form BI-9, and paying the required fee.
If you are a woman and want to apply for a new ID in the name of any of your previous surnames, then documentary proof showing you are entitled to use that surname must be provided (i.e. a birth certificate, a marriage certificate, etc) along with a completed Form BI-9.
Re-issue of ID book after marriage
If you are married and wish to change your surname to that of your spouse, you can apply for a new ID book by submitting a copy of your marriage certificate, completing Form BI-9, and paying the required fee.
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 BI-9 and a pay the required fee.
