Alberton Home Affairs weighs in on how to apply for a first-time ID book as a naturalised citizen and permanent residence permit holder. Alberton Home Affairs has confirmed that those born outside the country are issued with green bar-coded identity books and should go to specific home affairs offices for assistance. South African citizens are issued smart ID cards when they apply for an identity document. Should you lose, damage or have your ID book stolen, you can request a Temporary Identification Certificate (TIC).

All green ID book applicants, including naturalized citizens and permanent residence permit holders, must be referred and assisted at the nearest non-modernised offices.

The home affairs offices issuing green identity books include Temba, Mabopane, Carletonville, Orange Farm, Lenasia, Ennerdale and Eldorado Park.

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