Background
On 14 March 2026, identification officers under the police inspectorate of Peam Ro district, Prey Veng province, carried out administrative procedures for the issuance and renewal of Cambodian national identity cards and delivered national identity cards, residence books (K2), and family books (K4) to residents.
The General Department of Identification also restated the administrative uses of the Cambodian national identity card and where residents may request residence and family books.
Scope of Application
The update applies to Cambodian citizens seeking:
- issuance of a Cambodian national identity card;
- renewal of an expired Cambodian national identity card;
- renewal of a Cambodian national identity card with less than 180 days of validity remaining; and
- issuance of a residence book or family book.
According to the post, Cambodian citizens aged 15 or older may apply for a Cambodian national identity card. Requests for residence books and family books may be made at the commune or sangkat administrative police post where the person permanently resides.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The post states that Cambodian national identity cards may be used for multiple administrative and civil purposes, including:
- school enrollment;
- job application procedures;
- immovable property registration;
- vehicle registration;
- bank account opening;
- business registration;
- contract execution;
- passport application; and
- other administrative services, unless separate provisions apply.
The General Department of Identification further stated that:
- residents may request residence books and family books from the commune or sangkat administrative police post of their permanent residence;
- Cambodian citizens aged 15 years or older should apply for a national identity card;
- holders of expired identity cards, or cards with less than 180 days remaining before expiry, should proceed with renewal; and
- identity card application procedures are provided free of charge.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update is relevant as a reference point for identity-document requirements commonly used in administrative and commercial processes. The stated uses of the Cambodian national identity card include property registration, vehicle registration, banking, business registration, contracting, and passport applications. Businesses and service providers that rely on official identification may use this post as an administrative reference on the functions of the national identity card and related household documents.
Official Source
General Department of Identification, Facebook post dated 14 March 2026: local identification officers in Peam Ro district, Prey Veng province, conducted procedures for issuance and renewal of Cambodian national identity cards and delivered identity cards, residence books (K2), and family books (K4), while restating document uses, eligibility, and application points.
