The National Identification Authority(NIA) has released updated fees for services at its premium registration centers. The new charges cover first-time registration, card replacement,. record updates, and nationality updates.
According to the approved fees, first-time registration and record updates each cose GHS310.00, while a record update with card replacement is GHS355.00. Card replacement alone costs GHS420.00, and nationality updates attract a fees of GHS365.00
The NIA emphasized that these charges apply only to its premium centres, where applicants pay for expedited services. Standard registration and services remain free at regular NIA offices.
The updated fees come amid growing demand for Ghana Cards, which are essential for various official transactions, including banking, SIM card registration and voter identification. The NIA urges the public to take not of these charges and ensure payments are made at official centres to avoid fraud.