Background
On 9 March 2026, identity card officers under the Pou Rieng District Police Inspectorate of Prey Veng Provincial Police conducted field service activities in Prek Andeth village, Prek Andeth commune, Pou Rieng district, Prey Veng province to process applications for the issuance and renewal of Cambodian national identity cards.
The General Department of Identification also restated the locations where citizens may submit applications for issuance and renewal of Cambodian national identity cards.
Scope of Application
The notice applies to Cambodian citizens seeking either a first issuance or renewal of a Cambodian national identity card.
It states that citizens may submit application forms at the following locations based on their place of residence:
– Commune or sangkat administrative police post where the applicant resides;
– Municipal, district, or khan police inspectorate where the applicant resides; or
– Capital or provincial police commissioner office where the applicant resides.
For residents of Phnom Penh and the provinces, the notice also lists additional service points:
– National Social Security Fund central office, for NSSF members;
– AEON 2 Cambodian national identity card service office in Sen Sok;
– AEON 3 Cambodian national identity card service office in Meanchey; or
– Department of Cambodian National Identity Card, located behind Wat Niroth Rangsey.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The update states that Cambodian citizens who are 15 years old, or whose Cambodian national identity card has expired, or whose card has less than 180 days of validity remaining, are invited to complete the application procedure for issuance of a Cambodian national identity card free of charge.
The post also identifies information channels operated by the General Department of Identification, including its Telegram channel, website, and hotline numbers available during working hours.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update is relevant as an administrative reference on identity documentation service access points and eligibility conditions for Cambodian citizens. National identity cards are a core civil identification document and may be relevant for administrative verification, employment documentation, and access to public or private services that require proof of identity.
The notice does not announce a new legal instrument, penalty, or change in fee policy beyond stating that eligible applications for issuance are processed free of charge.
Official Source
General Department of Identification, Facebook post dated 9 March 2026: field processing activity in Prey Veng and public guidance on application locations for issuance and renewal of Cambodian national identity cards.
