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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a public notice reminding Ghanaians that the first issuance of the Ghana Card at its 276 Operational District Offices across the country remains free of charge.
The authority has implemented fees for new card issuance at its Premium Centres, as sanctioned by the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana in 2023.
This action seeks to simplify the procedure for acquiring the Ghana Card while promoting transparency in the costs associated with different services.
The NIA states that the Ghana Card will act as an important identification document for citizens, enabling access to government services and other vital activities.
According to the notice, the approved fees for various services at Premium Centres include GH₵310.00 for first issuance, GH₵125.00 for card replacement, and GH₵420.00 for record updates with card replacement.
The NIA has also outlined charges for other services such as nationality updates, which cost GH₵70.00, and record updates only, which are free at district offices but cost GH₵310.00 at Premium Centres.
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