National Identification Authority

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National Identification Authority

About NIA

The NIA was set up in 2003 under the Office of the President with the mandate to issue national ID cards and manage the National Identification System (NIS). This resulted in the passing of the National Identification Authority Act, 2006 (Act 707) to give it the necessary legal premises on which to operate. The National Identity Register Act, 2008 (Act 750) was also passed to give authorization for collection of personal and biometric data and to ensure the protection of privacy and personal information of enrollees/applicants.

Mandate Functions and Powers

The NIA was established by an Act of Parliament Act 707. It is mandated to register all Ghanaians and legally and permanently resident foreign nationals six years and above under the National Identification System (NIS), create a national database or register, issue them with National Identity Cards (Ghanacards) and manage the use of the database. The Authority is mandated to establish a national data centre and manage a national database, set up a system to collect, process, store, retrieve and disseminate personal data on the population (Ghanaian citizens – both resident and non-resident, and legally and permanently resident foreign nationals), ensure the accuracy, integrity and security of such data, and to issue and promote the use of national identity cards in Ghana. It is also to make data in its custody available to persons or institutions authorized by law to access the data.

National Identification Authority SERVICES

National Identity Management

National Database Management

National Identification Authority Registration

Registration Process

Registration Centers

Rules & Regulations

National Identification Authority Quick Links

2019 Ghana Card Registration

Simple Online Registration steps to get Your Ghana card at NIA Office

Ghana National ID Card – Application Process & Requirements

National Identification Authority Careers

National Identification Authority Contact Details

National Identification Authority
No.8 Nelson Mandela Avenue
Off Gulf House Street
South Legon, Accra, Ghana

P. O. Box M680 
Ministries Post Office
Accra, Ghana

 (+233) 302-99-9306 – 9

 info@nia.gov.gh