How to write an Affidavit for lost ID in South Africa


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An affidavit is a written statement of evidence, either sworn by oath or affirmed by an individual before a person authorised to administer oaths. The meaning of affidavit originates from the Latin word affidare which has the following meaning “he has stated on oath”.



An affidavit for lost ID is d very straightforward and simple documents

They contain only the following details:

1. Full legal name of the affiant;

2. Date of birth of the affiant;

3. Address of the affiant;

4. Identifying details of the lost item;

5. The date of loss or discovery of loss;

6. An explanation of the circumstances surrounding the loss; and

7. The signature and notarization.

You can use the example below

I, [State Name]  with ID Number [State ID Number]
resident of [State Address], under the law hereby sworn, dispose and state that:

My South African ID Card/ID Book [State ID Number ] Issued at [ State Place of Issue]

On following date[ State Incident Date ], and following location
[State Location], discovered that my identity card/Book was [Stolen/Lost]
3. Even after diligent attempts of search, I could not locate nor find my
identity card and think it is lost truly.

Therefore, I am filing this affidavit of loss for all the legal purposes it may serve for the
replacement and re-issuance of my ID card.

ENDS________________