Question :
Can I obtain a copy of my great-grandparent’s ID from Cory Library?
Answer :
No, Cory Library does not hold identity documents. Records such as IDs, birth certificates, and other official documentation issued by the Department of Home Affairs are not transferred to Cory Library.
By law, the Department of Home Affairs retains these records and maintains their own archives for documents that are no longer needed for daily operations. Cory Library has no access to or control over these archives.
To obtain such records, please contact the Department of Home Affairs directly:
Phone: 0800 60 11 90
Email: hacc@dha.gov.za
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