Requirement For National ID Card in Ghana

Mandatory Requirements

A Birth Certificate OR

Valid Passport OR

A certificate of acquired citizenship AND

Digital Address of your permanent place of residence (Ghana Post GPS)

Vouching Process

The applicant must choose a relative who has been issued with a Ghana Card to identify him or her under oath before a commissioner for oaths.

Where there is no relative to vouch for the applicant, two persons approved by the Board who have already registered and have the Ghana Card can vouch for the applicant under oath.

Secondary Requirement

An applicant with the following valid national IDs like Drivers license, NHIA card, SSNIT number, GRA Tax Identification Number(TIN), Voter ID card, Passport must bring them along for harmonization of data.

How can I get Ghana national ID card?

In your application history page, click the ‘Download Application Form’ button to download your application for print.

What is an example of a national ID?

Identity documents in the United States are typically the regional state-issued driver’s license or identity card, while also the Social Security card (or just the Social Security number) and the United States Passport Card may serve as national identification.

What can I use for ID?

A photo driving licence.

A passport.

A proof of age card, such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme.

What is a national ID on a job application?

The SSN is the sole employee identifier for tax reporting, retirement and benefits purposes.