South Africa ID Validator
Validate South African ID Number
Enter a South African Identity Document Number to verify its validity.
About this Validator
This tool validates South African Identity Document Numbers according to official requirements.
The validator checks if a given ID number follows the correct structure and verifies its check digit using the Luhn algorithm.
This validation only confirms if an ID number follows the correct format. It does not verify if the number is actually registered with the Department of Home Affairs.
What is a South African ID Number?
ID Number Structure (13 digits: YYMMDDSSSSRAZ): • YYMMDD: Date of birth • SSSS: Gender sequence - 0000-4999: Female - 5000-9999: Male • R: Citizenship status - 0: SA citizen - 1: Permanent resident • A: Usually 8 or 9 • Z: Luhn algorithm check digit
Validation Features: • Date validation • Gender verification • Citizenship check • Number sequence • Luhn check digit • Pattern compliance
Used for: • Personal identification • Smart ID cards • Official documents • Legal transactions • Government services • Voting verification
Important Notes: • National standard • Contains birth data • Gender indication • Citizenship status • Unique identifier
If you need to generate an ID number for testing purposes, here is a South Africa ID Number Generator