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National ID — Renewal / amendment
Update details or renew an existing NIC.
Eligibility
- Must already hold a National Identity Card.
- Must provide supporting evidence for any detail being changed.
Required documents
Prepare clear scanned copies (PDF or JPEG) of the following to upload during your application.
Existing NIC
Front and back of the current card.
Supporting document
Evidence for the change (e.g. marriage certificate for a name change).
Processing time
Normal service
14 days
Working days from document verification.
Service fees
Normal serviceLKR 1,000
Online processing feeLKR 250
Fees are non-refundable once application processing has begun.
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