The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card nationwide, citing the need to strengthen safeguards and improve the credibility of the process.

The suspension, which took effect on Monday, November 9, 2026, means applicants will no longer be able to submit new requests for date of birth corrections or have previously submitted applications approved until further notice.

In a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, on November 9, 2026, the NIA said a review of its existing date of birth update process had exposed the need for stronger measures to ensure the integrity of such changes.

The Authority is consequently engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR), to review and strengthen the guidelines governing date of birth updates.

According to the NIA, the consultations are intended to establish a more transparent, credible and standardised system for assessing and processing requests.

It further stressed that the suspension applies to all its offices across the country. Consequently, no new applications will be accepted or processed, while requests already undergoing consideration will not receive approval during the period.

The Authority has not provided a specific date for the resumption of the service, indicating that the suspension will remain in force until consultations are completed and revised guidelines are ready.

The development means Ghanaians seeking to correct their dates of birth on their Ghana Cards will have to wait for further communication from the NIA.

The Authority has apologised for the inconvenience the decision may cause and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.

The NIA is expected to announce when the service will resume and communicate the revised requirements once the stakeholder engagements have been concluded.




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