NIA Clarifies Ghana Card Fees, Introduces Optional 24-Hour Prestige Centre
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has clarified that the revised fees for Ghana Card registration and related services were approved by Parliament and were not recently introduced or unilaterally increased by the Authority.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the NIA said reports and public commentary suggesting that it had recently imposed new charges for Ghana Card services were misleading and did not accurately reflect the applicable fee regime and its legal basis.
According to the Authority, the revised fees were approved under the FFees(Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2512), pursuant to the FFees(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080), and took effect on February 2, 2026.
The NIA explained that its 276 district offices across the country remain fully operational and continue to provide Ghana Card registration and related services to the public.
It noted that first-time registration remains free for persons below 25 years, while applicants aged 25 years and above pay a GH¢30 processing fee. Card replacement attracts a fee of GH¢200, while record updates remain free.
The Authority further clarified that the fees charged at its newly introduced Prestige Centre are separate from those applicable at regular district offices.
The NIA said the 24-hour Prestige Centre, which commenced operations at Labone on August 1, 2026, is an optional premium service designed to offer greater convenience, flexibility and faster access to Ghana Card services.
Operating around the clock, seven days a week, the centre complements existing registration facilities and provides an alternative for individuals who prefer enhanced service delivery.
“The introduction of the Prestige Centre does not make its use compulsory,” the statement stressed, adding that members of the public could continue to access services through the Authority’s district offices nationwide.
The NIA appealed to media organisations, commentators and the public to verify information regarding Ghana Card fees and services with the Authority and other credible sources before publication or broadcast.
It noted that accurate information was essential in matters relating to national identity, as misinformation could create unnecessary public concern and confusion.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and accessible identity services, and encouraged the public to seek clarification on Ghana Card registration and related services through its official communication channels.
