NIA SETS FIRST-TIME GHANA CARD REGISTRATION AT GH¢30; REPLACEMENT AT GH¢200 EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2.

In a statement issued on Monday, January 26, the NIA said the revised charges follow parliamentary approval of amendments under the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, in line with government policy to update public service fees.

This marks the first fee review since 2023. The NIA explained that key cost drivers such as technology licensing, cybersecurity services, and logistics have remained elevated, necessitating the update required by the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080).

According to the Authority, the adjustment is intended to reflect the actual cost of providing identity registration services while ensuring the sustainability of Ghana’s national identification system.

“The fees have been reviewed to support the efficient delivery of services and the long-term maintenance of the national identity infrastructure,” the NIA said in the statement.

Under the new structure, first-time registration for Ghanaian adults will cost GH¢30, while replacing a lost or damaged Ghana Card will attract a fee of GH¢200. Other services, including updates to personal information, will also attract approved charges under the new regime.

Breakdown of Key New Charges

• Card Replacement: GHC 200
• Card Renewal: GHC 150
• First-Time Registration (25 years & above): GHC 30
• First-Time Registration (below 25 years): Free
• Card Transfer Services: GHC 75

For foreign nationals, fees are dollar-pegged. First-time registration is set at the cedi equivalent of $120, while annual card renewal costs $78.