Smart ID card clinic to take place on The Bluff
The Department of Home Affairs aims to assist the community with applications for Smart IDs through its mobile clinic this weekend.
THE Department of Home Affairs will be visiting the former Boxing Club on 186 Tara Road, The Bluff, on Sunday, October 20, to assist in applying for Smart ID cards.
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The visit has been organised to encourage residents to apply for their smart ID cards without necessarily travelling to the few Home Affair offices.
Fees for applications:
- For pensioners and learners who are applying for the first time, it will be free.
- First-time applicants who are not learners or pensioners will be charged R140.
- Those who are applying for the second time will be charged R140.
Requirements for when applying for a Smart ID card:
For first time youth who are 16 and above:
- Birth certificates.
- Certified copy of one parent/legal guardian/informant’s ID.
- Death certificate or certified copy if parents are deceased.
- Proof of residence (when applicable) or provide residential address.
For first time pensioners who are 60 and above:
- Green barcoded ID/affidavit in case the ID is lost
- Proof of residence (when applicable) or provide residential address.
- Marriage certificate, if married (for marriage verification status)
- Divorce decree, if divorced (for divorce verification status)
For first time citizens:
- Green barcoded ID/affidavit in case the ID is lost
- Proof of residence (when applicable) or provide residential address.
- Marriage certificate, if married (for marriage verification status)
- Divorce decree, if divorced (for divorce verification status)
It is important to note that the Smart ID clinic will be a cashless zone and will only be accepting card payments.
This mobile outreach is expected to alleviate the demand for smart IDs, particularly with learners needing them for school registration and pensioners seeking accessible services.
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