Head of the Census Office Leona Marlin, informed the Government Information Service (GIS) on Thursday that the Identification (ID) Card machine is out of service until further notice.
Due to the incompatibility of software, the system is rendered useless until further notice. The community will be notified once this software issue has been resolved.
ID cards are required by law. If you don’t have one, inquire at the Census Office once the ID card machine is in operation.
The administrative cost for a new ID card is Naf.35 and for senior citizens (60+) Naf.15.
The ID card is legal proof of identity. It is used to open bank accounts or other types of services that requires some form of identification.
The ID card is also a required document for some government procedures and services.
The law requires that a person carries some form of identification with them at all times and the ID card is the handiest one and preferred method of formal identification.
Failure to produce the card may result in being denied access to premises or attainment of goods and services.
Those who require further information can call the Census Office at: 542-2457 or 542-5375.