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National Identification & Registration Authority

Registers persons, issues national identification documents, and registers births and deaths in Uganda.

Official agency website

Physical office

National Independence Grounds, Kololo Airstrip, Kampala

Hotline / telephone

0800 211 700 · +256 312 119 600

Email

info@nira.go.ug

Contact source: official agency website

Digital service catalog

4 services in this demo portal

Requirements, fees and timelines below are demonstration estimates, not confirmed statutory schedules. Confirm current charges and eligibility with NIRA before applying officially.

Identity & civil registration

National ID application

Apply for national identification.

Requirements

  • Police letter (if lost)
  • LC1 letter

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Identity & civil registration

ID replacement

Replace a lost or damaged identification card.

Requirements

  • Police letter (if lost)
  • LC1 letter

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Published reference: ID replacement UGX 50,000. Confirm the applicable current schedule. View published source

Identity & civil registration

Birth registration

Register a birth and request a certificate.

Requirements

  • Hospital notification
  • Parent ID copy

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 10,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 10,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Identity & civil registration

Death registration

Register a death and request a certificate.

Requirements

  • Hospital notification
  • Parent ID copy

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 10,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 10,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency