What is the South Africa Identification Number?

A South African ID number is a 13-digit number which is defined in the following format: YYMMDDSSSSCAZ. The first 6 digits (YYMMDD) are based on the date of birth. The next 4 digits (SSSS) are used to define gender. The number is issued for citizens and permanent residents of South Africa.

Other names

• South African Identity card
• South African ID
• South African Identification

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South Africa Identification Number pattern and example

Pattern	Date	Pattern	Number	Number	Number	Number	Pattern	Number	Number	selected Number
Allowed	YYMMDD	space	0-9	0-9	0-9	0-9	space	0-9	0-9	8,9
Example	860812	space	5	5	1	4	space	4	5	8

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Here are some examples of the South Africa Identification Number:

840911 4567 658
750915 4998 658
750914 4998 659
550913 4998 658
650911 4998 658
980911 4998 659
650916 4998 658
550921 4998 659
750921 4998 658
950914 4956 659
650911 5789 658

Download Sample (Not Real Data) South Africa Identification Number for Testing

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