Background
The General Department of Identification operates the administrative system for Cambodian national identity cards and coordinates with provincial and district police identification units to deliver issuance and renewal services. District police identification units in Prey Veng province provide on-site services to complete application forms and renew the validity of national ID cards for residents.
Service procedures specify eligibility and fee conditions for applicants: Cambodian citizens aged 15 or older, and those whose national identity cards have expired or have fewer than 180 days (six months) of remaining validity, may apply for issuance or renewal free of charge. National identity cards are accepted for a range of civil and administrative transactions including school enrolment, employment applications, property and vehicle registration, bank account opening, business registration, contract signing, and passport applications.
Key Developments
On 14 May 2026 the identification unit attached to the Pou Rieng district police (Prey Veng province) conducted field processing of application forms to issue and extend the validity of Cambodian national identity cards for local residents. The outreach activity emphasized routine uses of the identity card across public and private administrative processes and encouraged eligible citizens to complete forms without charge where the fee waiver applies.
Institutional Role
The General Department of Identification sets administrative practices for identity-document issuance while provincial police directorates and district-level identification offices handle local processing and form completion. This division of responsibilities places operational delivery at district police units while the national department issues guidance and maintains central records.
Operational Implications
Residents who meet the age or validity criteria can visit their district police identification office to submit application forms for a new or renewed national identity card at no cost. For information and service channels the General Department of Identification maintains a Telegram channel (https://t.me/GDI_service_news), a website (http://www.gdi.gov.kh/), and contact numbers for free inquiries during working hours: 1271 or 017 898 915.
Source
Announcement published by the General Department of Identification on 14 May 2026: https://www.facebook.com/gdi.gov.kh/posts/pfbid0yMszstwiaiYtKNuMmtdxiaKN1jsUYK36YLnpgxoeJwomgstxskreZTmgTvvqPgSWl
