The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the approved fees for Ghana Card services at premium centres across the country. In a notice shared on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, February 4, the NIA outlined the charges for various services, including first-time registration, card replacement, and record updates. According to the statement, first-time registration and record updates will each cost GH₵310.00.

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A card replacement will be charged at GH₵420.00, while individuals seeking both a record update and a card replacement simultaneously will pay GH₵355.00. Additionally, nationality updates will cost GH₵365.00. The NIA clarified that these fees apply exclusively to designated premium centres and have been in effect since May 2024. However, first-time issuance of the Ghana Card remains free for all applicants at district offices.

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Those opting to register at premium centres must pay the required fees. For applicants visiting district offices, the NIA announced that replacing a lost or damaged card will cost GH₵125.00, while first-time applications at these offices remain free of charge. The Ghana Card serves as the official national identification document for Ghanaians both locally and abroad.

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It verifies an individual’s identity, citizenship, and residency using biometric data for secure authentication. Since its introduction, the Ghana Card has become essential for accessing government services, banking, healthcare, and voting. To date, over 18 million Ghanaians have been registered under the system.

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In 2024, the NIA expanded registration services to Ghanaians living abroad, with the first overseas Ghana Card issued in Ottawa, Canada.

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