CHECK LIST – DRIVERS LICENCE

Visual Check

• Compare the photograph on the Drivers license with the actual person.

• Check the thickness of Drivers License.

• Check the rectangular indent on reverse side, above the fingerprint.

• Check that the corners of the Drivers License and edges of the lamination are smooth and round.

• Compare the signature on Drivers License with signature on available documentation.

Use of Forge Detector

• Check for the Protea-watermarks above thumb print.

• Check the UV colouring of Proteas on reverse side.

• Check that the security lines are running through the photograph.

• Check the print on pages 1 & 4 for inconsistencies in font, broken lettering or print density.

• Check chevron patterns, starting with bold red on the left-hand side fading towards the right-hand side.

CHECK LIST – ID DOCUMENTS

Visual Check

• Compare the photograph in the ID document with the actual person.

• Compare the ID photo with the photo of the Drivers License.

• Check the 11^th and 12^th digits of the ID number for citizenship:

08: South African or

18: Non South African

• Compare with detail underneath barcode

Check digits 7 – 10 of the ID number (indicating the sex: Male or female):

1 – 4999: Female

5000 + : Male

• Check alignment of words and letters in horizontal and vertical aspects.

Use of Forge Detector

• Check the print on pages 1 and 4 for inconsistencies in font, broken lettering or print density.

• Check for glue marks around the edges of the photograph.

• In the event of photograph being lifted, verify the date of birth under the photograph with the ID number.

• Check for signs of damage to background printing or paper.

• Check for triangular watermarks on every page.