5th February 2025 5:00:00 AM
1 min readThe National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the approved fees for Ghana Card services at premium centres across the country.
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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.
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According to the statement, first-time registration and record updates will each cost GH₵310.00. 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.
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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. Those opting to register at premium centres must pay the required fees.
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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.
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The Ghana Card serves as the official national identification document for Ghanaians both locally and abroad. It verifies an individual’s identity, citizenship, and residency using biometric data for secure authentication.
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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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