Background
The General Department of Identification (GDI) administers the issuance and renewal of Khmer national identity cards through provincial and municipal police stations and designated GDI service centres.
Citizens aged 15 or older, and holders whose national identity cards are expired or will expire in less than 180 days, may complete forms to apply for issuance or renewal without charge.
The GDI notice lists available application points including commune or sangkat administrative police posts, district/municipal/provincial police stations, the provincial/municipal police headquarters, the National Social Security central office for social security members, and GDI service centres iOn2 (Sen Sok) and iOn3 (Mean Chey). The announcement also provides hotline numbers (1271; 017 898 915), the GDI website (http://www.gdi.gov.kh/), and a Telegram channel for service updates (https://t.me/GDI_service_news).
Scope of Application
This procedure applies to Cambodian citizens seeking first-time issuance or renewal of the Khmer national identity card who meet the age and validity conditions set out by the GDI. Applications may be submitted at local administrative police posts or at higher-level police and GDI service offices depending on the applicant’s place of residence.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Provision and continuation of national identity card validity are available through designated police stations and GDI service centres.
- Applicants aged 15 or older, and those with expired cards or cards expiring within 180 days, qualify to submit forms for issuance or renewal without payment.
- Dedicated channels for information and service updates include the GDI website, Telegram channel, and public hotlines.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Timely issuance and renewal of national identity cards affect administrative compliance for individuals and entities that require verified identity documents for transactions or service access. Private-sector service providers that validate identity documents should note the GDI’s listed application points and official contact channels when advising customers on renewal procedures.
Official Source
Original notice posted by the General Department of Identification on 3 August 2026: GDI Facebook post. GDI service information: http://www.gdi.gov.kh/ and Telegram https://t.me/GDI_service_news. Hotlines listed: 1271 and 017 898 915.
