The National Identification Authority (NIA) has placed an immediate nationwide freeze on changes to dates of birth recorded on the Ghana Card, effective Monday, November 9, 2026. The move means applicants can no longer submit new requests for date‑of‑birth corrections until further notice.
All applications already under consideration have been suspended, effectively halting date‑of‑birth update services at NIA offices throughout Ghana.
The Authority said the decision follows an internal review that identified the need for stronger controls to safeguard the process and ensure greater credibility in handling personal information.
To develop revised procedures, the NIA is consulting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) and other relevant institutions.
In a notice signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs Directorate, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the NIA said the public would be informed when the consultations are concluded and the new guidelines are ready. It apologised for the disruption and appealed for the public’s patience and cooperation.
Citizens awaiting corrections will need to wait for the new guidelines before resubmitting their requests. The NIA has urged the public to remain calm as the review proceeds.
