| Applying new National Identity Card for the first time |
- National Identity Card Application Form should be obtained from the Divisional Secretariat or Grama Niladari.
- Every citizen who completed the age of 15 years should apply for a National Identity card.
- If the applicant has completed the age of 16 years, the applicant has to pay Rs. 250.00 of fine to the government as a late charge.
- The applicant should be a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Should attach the original birth certificate certified by Additional District Registrar and a photocopy.
- Should attach 'photograph reference' taken from the Department for Registration of Persons approved studio.
- Should paste paid receipt of Rs.100.00 to the Grama Niladari on the 5th page of the application.
- Should attach envelope with Rs.110.00 stamps without writing name and the address.
- The completed application should be handed over to the Grama Niladari.
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| Applying National Identity Card for ammendments |
- National Identity Card Application Form should be obtained from the Divisional Secretariat or Grama Niladari.
- Should attach the original birth certificate certified by the Additional District Registrar and the photocopy of the birth certificate should be certified by Grama Niladari.
- Should attach 'photograph reference' taken from Department for Registration of Persons approved studio.
- Should paste paid receipt of Rs.250.00 to the Grama Niladari on the 5th page of the application.
- Should attach envelope with Rs.110.00 stamps without writing name and the address.
- Should attach old National Identity Card.
- The completed application should be handed over to the Grama Niladari.
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| Applying National Identity Card in case of lost |
- National Identity Card Application Form should be obtained from the Divisional Secretariat or Grama Niladari.
- SShould attach the original birth certificate certified by the Additional District Registrar and the photocopy of the birth certificate should be certified by Grama Niladari.
- Should attach 'photograph reference' taken from Department for Registration of Persons approved studio.
- Should attach police report.
- Should attach copies of the three NIC number mentioned documents as proof of NIC number has been used. (Driving Licence, Bank Book, Passport, Insurence card, etc.)
- Should paste paid receipt of Rs.500.00 to the Grama Niladari on the 5th page of the application.
- Should attach envelope with Rs.110.00 stamps without writing name and the address.
- The completed application should be handed over to the Grama Niladari.
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| Additional Details and needed documents |
If the birth occurred outside of the country,
- National Identity Card Application Form should be obtained from the Divisional Secretariat or Grama Niladari.
- Should attach the original birth certificate issued by the country of birth or the consular birth certificate issued by the Sri Lankan Embassy of the country of birth.
- Should attach the registered ACT certificate of the birth.
- Should attach 'photograph reference' taken from Department for Registration of Persons approved studio.
- Should paste paid receipt of Rs.250.00 to the Grama Niladari on the 5th page of the application.
- Should attach envelope with Rs.110.00 stamps without writing name and the address.
- Completed application should be hand over to the Grama Niladari.
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For Dual citizens,
- National Identity Card Application Form should be obtained from Divisional Secretariat or Grama Niladari.
- Should attach original birth certificate certified by Additional District Registrar and the photocopy of birth certificate should certified by Grama Niladari.
- Should attach the dual citizen certificate.
- If dual citizenship is more than 6 months, the applicant has to pay Rs. 250.00 of fine to the government.
- Should attach 'photograph reference' taken from Department for Registration of Persons approved studio.
- Should paste paid receipt of Rs.250.00 to the Grama Niladari on the 5th page of the application.
- Should attach envelope with Rs.110.00 stamps without writing name and the address.
- Completed application should be hand over to the Grama Niladari.
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