Zambia - Obtain National Identity Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a national identity card registration in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship office in your area, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. Applicants must submit required documents to the local District Office: a completed NRC application form, proof of identity in the form of a birth certificate or an affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.
4. According to experts, for women to register, a paternal relative must be present to authenticate their identity.
5. The Biometric right thumb print, biographic information is also taken during the application process.
6. Submit the application with necessary attachments to the office.
7. There are no fees for this process.
8. The application will be duplicated for local and central offices.
9. Upon the verification of all required documents, the ID card will be ready.
10. Collect the National Identity Card from the office in 5 days or wait for it to arrive via post on the provided postal address in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form.
• Passport size photo of the applicant.
• Proof of identity in the form of a birth certificate.
• Or an affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.

Office Locations & Contacts

Registrar General of Births, Deaths & Marriages
P.O. Box 32311
Tel: (260-1) 228197
Lusaka, Zambia
email: [email protected]
Contact link.

Eligibility

• Any Zambian citizen who doesn't have an NRC.
• Any child who's going to be 16 years of age.

Fees

• Application Fee : No fees are required for NRC.

Validity

• This document is valid forever.

Documents to Use

• Find the registration form on page 13 of the following pdf file form.

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Processing Time

• The processing time is around 5 days.

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Instructions

• Zambian citizens must register for an NRC at one of 105 District Offices within 14 days of the applicant turning 16.
• Women have to re-register for identity documents after marriage or a change of name.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Biometric right thumb print
• Biographic information

Need for the Document

• The obtained document is a national identity card necessary for every Zambian of above 16 years to possess and is a legal obligation.

Information which might help

• Zambia is in the process of digitising its records of NRCs.
• National Registration Act of Zambia link.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The obtained document helps in obtaining other documents like license, passport, visa et cetera.

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