The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the implementation of revised fees and charges for selected registration and related services, following parliamentary approval of the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2512).
The new fees take effect from Monday, February 2, 2026, in accordance with the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080), which mandates public institutions to periodically review fees to reflect prevailing economic and operational conditions.
According to the NIA, the last review of its service fees was proposed in 2022 and approved in 2023, based on cost assumptions at the time.
The Authority has since operated under the 2023 fee structure for over two years, despite cumulative increases in operating costs without any corresponding fee adjustments.
Although exchange rate conditions have largely stabilised, the NIA noted that key cost drivers of the National Identification System, including technology licensing, cybersecurity services, utilities, logistics, and personnel, remain elevated and are largely non-reversible.
The Authority further explained that the Ghana Card has evolved into critical national infrastructure, and its long-term sustainability requires periodic and modest fee realignments following prolonged cost absorption, regardless of exchange rate movements.
Below is a summary of the revised fees and charges for NIA registration services. The full list is available on the NIA’s official website at www.nia.gov.gh.
The National Identification Authority has assured the public that the revised fees will be applied transparently and responsibly.
The adjustments are aimed at strengthening the national identification system to support effective governance, service delivery, financial inclusion, and national development.
Press Release on NIA New Fees and Charges 26-01 2026
Source: myxyzonline.com
