The National Identification Authority has rolled out a revised fee structure for Ghana Card services, introducing new charges for registrations, replacements, renewals, and related services beginning February 2, 2026.
In a statement released on Monday, January 26, the Authority said the adjustments follow parliamentary approval of amendments to the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations. The move, it noted, aligns with government policy on the periodic review of public service fees.
According to the NIA, this is the first adjustment to Ghana Card charges since 2023. The Authority attributed the review to sustained operational pressures, including high costs tied to technology licensing, cybersecurity support, and logistics. These factors, it explained, made a revision unavoidable under the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080).
The NIA said the updated fees are designed to better mirror the real cost of delivering identity services while safeguarding the long term viability of the 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 framework, first-time registration for Ghanaian adults aged 25 years and above will attract a fee of GH¢30. Replacing a lost or damaged Ghana Card will now cost GH¢200, while card renewal has been set at GH¢150. Transfers of card details will be charged at GH¢75.
First-time registration for Ghanaians below 25 years will remain free, consistent with existing government policy. The Authority also said children and other exempt categories will continue to be registered without charge, stressing its commitment to inclusive access to national identification.
For foreign nationals, the fees remain dollar-pegged. Initial registration will cost the cedi equivalent of $120, with annual card renewal set at $78.
The Ghana Card remains a central pillar of Ghana’s digitalisation drive, serving as the primary form of identification for accessing public services, banking, SIM registration, and a wide range of government programmes.
The announcement comes as the NIA intensifies efforts to clamp down on illegal registration practices and strengthen safeguards around the national identity database.
The Authority has urged the public to familiarise themselves with the new charges and avoid dealing with unauthorised intermediaries, emphasising that all payments must be made through approved channels at NIA registration centres across the country.
Read the statement below.
