You can correct erroneous information on your identity document (ID) by submitting the correct documents to Department of Home Affairs. Examples of erroneous details include your date of birth, the spelling of your names, surname or your photograph.
Go to your nearest Home Affairs office or to the South African embassy or mission if you abroad.
Complete form DHA-526, DHA-309 and DHA- 9
Submit the following:
copy of identity document (I D) or the incorrect id document
two photographs for the issuing of a new ID book
proof of correct information of:
date of birth e.g. Hospital letter, maternity certificate, clinic card, letter of first school attended, or a baptismal certificate if baptised before the age of five years
*Application for rectification , DHA-526 and DHA-309
*Application for identity document, DHA-9
Note: *Special specifications and requirements regarding the processing of this form apply and it may therefore not be downloaded for use as an application or registration form. All forms are available at any regional or district office of the department.