July 29, 2020
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.
PatternDatePatternNumberNumberNumberNumberPatternNumberNumberselected NumberAllowedYYMMDD
space0-90-90-90-9space0-90-98,9Example860812space5514space458
Here are some examples of the South Africa Identification Number:
840911 4567 658750915 4998 658750914 4998 659550913 4998 658650911 4998 658980911 4998 659650916 4998 658550921 4998 659750921 4998 658950914 4956 659650911 5789 658
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