THE REGISTRY STANDARD
An SCRD Registration Number is a unique 7-digit identifier issued by the Special Certification Registration Directorate to every licensed financial professional in South Africa. It is the definitive proof of a financial professional's regulatory standing.
Before receiving their SCRD Number, every professional undergoes rigorous credential verification, ethics assessment, and compliance review. The number remains their lifelong professional identifier — searchable in this public registry at any time.
SAMPLE SCRD NUMBER FORMAT
SCRD–045–8273
7-digit unique professional identifier · South Africa Registry
Every registered professional has been vetted for competency, ethics, and regulatory compliance before receiving their SCRD Number.
SCRD Numbers are unique, tamper-proof identifiers linked to verified educational and professional records maintained in our secure registry.
Recognition across all 15 EAC and Horn of South Africa regions ensures your professional's credentials are valid wherever you operate.
SCRD-registered professionals must uphold a rigorous Code of Conduct and complete annual Continuing Professional Development.