NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY (NIA)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Replacement Process For Ghanaians Living Abroad

STEP 1: CREATE APPLICATION

1. Visit www.register.nia.gov.gh to create an application.

STEP 2: SELECT REPLACEMENT

2. From the service options, select Replacement.

STEP 3: MAKE PAYMENT

3. The replacement fee is $115. Make payment to proceed to the application form.

STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR VERIFICATION OPTION

    OPTION A: If you have your Ghana Card Number

1. Select “I have my Ghana Card Number”
2. Enter your Ghana Card Number
3. Proceed to Selfie Verification and take a clear selfie as instructed.
4. Once verified, the system will automatically populate your data in the form.
5. Complete any remaining fields and attach any supporting document.

    OPTION B: If you don’t remember your Ghana Card Number

1. Select “I don’t remember my Card Number”
2. Manually enter all your personal details.
3. Attach relevant documents to confirm your identity (e.g., copy of old Ghana Card, passport bio-data page, birth certificate).

STEP 5: SUBMIT AND AWAIT APPROVAL

1. Submit your completed application.
2. Await approval.
3. Once approved, you will receive a QR Code in your email.

STEP 6: BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

4. After receiving your QR Code, proceed to book an appointment for your card printing and issuance.

NB; Any other feedback will be communicated via the portal to be act upon.

Corporate Affairs Directorate, NIA

23rd October 2026