This is a guide that will walk you through each stage of the process of replacing a lost National Identity Card (ID) in Kenya. Persons who have reached the age of 18 or are older can apply for a national identity card. Identification cards are an essential component in the process of determining an individual’s citizenship status in Kenya.
It is the responsibility of the National Registration Bureau to register and issue ID cards to citizens of Kenya. In addition, the bureau makes it possible for Kenyans to replace identification cards that have been damaged or lost through its offices, which are housed within the offices of respective county commissioners or within the camps of respective chiefs.
A missing ID can also be replaced at any of the Huduma Centres located across the country. Due to the fact that all of these services are available under one roof, this is actually the greatest spot to replace a lost ID.
As a result, the key focus of this post will be on explaining how to obtain a replacement ID through the Huduma Center.
*How To Replace A Lost ID At Huduma Centre*
1. Pay a visit to any of the Huduma Centres that are located in your area.
2. When you arrive at the Huduma Centre, you will be given directions to obtain a police abstract at the police desk there.
3. Present the police abstract at the registration desk.
4. After that, you will need to make a payment of 100 Kenyan Shillings (which is the processing cost). After successfully completing the payment, you will be issued a receipt.
5. A form to replace your identification will be provided to you. Fill the essential fields with the proper information.
6. Your biometric data will be collected for verification purposes. This includes both your fingerprints and your photo for your passport. All the information will be recorded in the database.
7. While you wait for the processing of your identification card, you will be given a waiting card to use in the meantime. This card will be temporary. The procedure takes roughly ten days to complete.
8. On the day you pick up your identification, make sure to remember to produce the waiting card.
*Note that* applications for first identification can only be processed at National Registration Bureau offices, which are spread out across the country. Huduma Centres exclusively provide replacement services and duplicate IDs for customers.
