National Identity Documents Registration

Initial Requirements Replacement of lost National Identity Document (ID) Change of citizenship status Change of surname after divorce/ husband’s death Change of surname from married to maiden Change of information as per notarial deed Change of information as per notarial deed

Polythene-Synthetic and Green Copy IDs are processed within 24 hours.

  1. Requirements for National Identity Document Application:-

 

  1. Initial Registration (first time) for Citizens:
  • Original birth certificate and a copy, a parent’s ID and a copy
  • IDs are issued for free to applicants above the age of 16 and below 18.
  • For those 22 years and above, fingerprint clearance is done first before an ID is issued.
  • The applicant should be knowledgeable of their village of origin and chief to align them with their tribal affiliation.
  1. Initial Registration for Non-citizens
  • Valid passport.
  • Work/residence permit which is six months plus of stay in the country
  • Fingerprint clearances if above 22 years

     *Original documents plus copies*

  1. Lost identity card (metal or plastic) a statutory fee of US$10 is required.
  2. Lost green paper ID.

Requirements

  • Original birth certificate, (and photocopy)
  • Copy of lost paper ID

 

Statutory fees

Normal processing                  -       US$ 5.00

Processing time

Normal application                  -       within 24 hours

Requirements

  • Birth certificate,
  • National ID and
  • Any other documents as may be requested.

*Original documents plus copies*

 

Statutory fees

Normal processing          -       US$ 40.00(citizenship certificate or

Confirmation)

Processing time

Normal application          -       within 24 hours

Requirements

  • Husband death/divorce Oder,
  • National ID,
  • Birth certificate

*Original documents plus copies*

 

Statutory fees

Normal processing          -       US$ 25.00

Processing time

Normal application          -       within 24 hours

Requirements

  • Affidavit,
  • Old ID,
  • Birth certificate,
  • Marriage certificate and
  • any other requested documents

*Original documents plus copies*

 

Statutory fees

Normal processing          -       US$ 25.00

Processing time

Normal application          -       within 24 hours

Requirements

  • Notarial Deed,
  • Government Gazette,
  • Newspaper Cutting,
  • Fingerprint Clearance,
  • National ID,
  • Birth Certificate

*Original documents plus copies*

Statutory fees

Normal processing          -       US$ 100.00

Processing time

Normal application          -       within 24 hours

Requirements

  • Notarial Deed,
  • Government Gazette,
  • Newspaper Cutting,
  • Fingerprint Clearance,
  • National ID,
  • Birth Certificate

*Original documents plus copies*

Statutory fees

Normal processing          -       US$ 100.00

Processing time

Normal application          -       within 24 hours

The Department’s services are provided at Central Registry, all the 10 Provincial Registry Offices, 63 District Registry Offices, 206 sub-offices and foreign missions

Harare, Zimbabwe
(Mon - Sat)
(8am - 5pm)

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