The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a temporary suspension of all requests to change or update dates of birth on the Ghana Card.
The suspension, which took effect on Monday, November 9, 2026, follows an internal review of the existing date of birth amendment process, which revealed the need to introduce stronger verification measures and safeguards.
In a public notice, the NIA explained that no new applications for date of birth corrections or amendments would be accepted or processed at any of its offices across the country during the suspension period.
The authority further clarified that applications already submitted and undergoing processing would also not receive approval until further notice.
According to the NIA, the temporary measure is intended to allow the authority to review and strengthen the procedures governing changes to personal information on the Ghana Card.
The authority disclosed that it is engaging relevant institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) and other key stakeholders, to develop improved guidelines for handling date of birth amendment requests.
The consultations are expected to establish a more transparent, reliable and standardised verification system to prevent irregularities and ensure the credibility of personal information captured in Ghana’s national identification database.
The NIA assured the public that further updates would be communicated once the consultations have been completed and the revised guidelines are ready for implementation.
Meanwhile, the authority has apologised to members of the public for any inconvenience caused by the temporary suspension and appealed for their understanding and cooperation.
Ghana Card holders who intend to correct or update their dates of birth have therefore been advised to wait for further official communication from the National Identification Authority before making applications.
Source: newsthemegh.com