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Affidavit for Loss of Identity Document

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Create a formal affidavit confirming the loss, theft, or destruction of a South African identity document, including the circumstances of loss and the deponent’s request for assistance or replacement.

This affidavit is used when a person needs to formally declare that their identity document has been lost, stolen, misplaced, damaged, or destroyed. It may be required by the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, banks, employers, educational institutions, insurers, or service providers before replacement or verification steps are taken.

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South African legal context (2026 checklist)

The affidavit should be truthful, specific, and signed before a commissioner of oaths. False statements in an affidavit may have serious legal consequences. The deponent should include the date, place, circumstances of loss, and any SAPS or Home Affairs reference number where available.

  • Identification Act 68 of 1997
  • Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963
  • Regulations Governing the Administering of an Oath or Affirmation
  • Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
  • South African common law relating to affidavits and sworn statements

Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.

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What is the deponent’s full name and ID number?
What is the deponent’s full name and ID number?
What type of identity document was lost: green ID book, smart ID card, temporary ID, or other document?
What type of identity document was lost: green ID book, smart ID card, temporary ID, or other document?
When and where was it lost or stolen?
When and where was it lost or stolen?
What were the circumstances of the loss?
What were the circumstances of the loss?
Was the loss reported to SAPS or Home Affairs?
Was the loss reported to SAPS or Home Affairs?
Is there a case number or reference number?
Is there a case number or reference number?
Has the ID document been used fraudulently, to the deponent’s knowledge?
Has the ID document been used fraudulently, to the deponent’s knowledge?
Is the affidavit for Home Affairs, bank, employer, school, police, or another institution?
Is the affidavit for Home Affairs, bank, employer, school, police, or another institution?
What replacement or assistance is requested?
What replacement or assistance is requested?
Where and when will the affidavit be signed?
Where and when will the affidavit be signed?

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