Kenyan ID Card

How To Apply For Replacement ID Card in Kenyan

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In Kenya, you can take the following actions to apply for a replacement ID:

  • Go to ww.immigration.go.ke to access the Directorate of Immigration Services website.
  • On the homepage, select the “Replacement of Lost/Stolen ID” link.
  • Fill in the form and upload the necessary paperwork, including a police abstract and two passport-size photos.
  • Use Mpesa or a credit card to pay the required amount.
  • Send the application to the Directorate of Immigration Services and wait for a response on where you will have your fingerprints taken.

The Directorate of Immigration Services has locations in all county and subcounty headquarters and you can visit the nearest place to you where you can apply in person for a replacement ID. You must bring the necessary paperwork, which includes a police abstract and two passport-sized photos, as well as the required payment.

How Apply For Replacement ID At Huduma Center

In Kenya, you can go to a Huduma Center to submit your application and the necessary paperwork if you need to apply for a replacement ID. Government-run service centers called Huduma Centres provide a variety of services, including ID applications.

You can use a Huduma Center to request a replacement ID by following these steps:

  • To find the location of the closest Huduma Center, go to the website at www.hudumakenya.go.ke. and book Huduma Centre appointment.
  • Present your original ID or other legal identification documents, such as a passport or birth certificate, at the Huduma Center.
  • Fill out the replacement ID application form and deliver the needed paperwork, including a police abstract and two passport-sized photos.
  • Use Mpesa or a credit card to pay the required amount.
  • Your finger prints will be taken and you will be given a date when the ID will be ready.

It is important to keep in mind that the procedure for requesting a replacement ID may differ depending on your location and the particulars of your case. Depending on what is needed, you might also need to provide more evidence or information.

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