The General Department of Identification is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for identification administration, civil identity management, and related public administration functions within the national governance framework. Its regulatory scope likely includes identity documentation systems, registration oversight, data management standards, institutional compliance procedures, and administrative coordination supporting secure identification and government service delivery. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to identification management, administrative oversight, and institutional compliance in Cambodia.
The Preah Sihanouk provincial police have distributed residence books (K2) and family books (K4) to citizens through local administrative police posts, providing official documentation for residency and family relationships without conferring property rights.
The General Department of Identification concluded its 2025 annual performance review and outlined work priorities for 2026 under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior. The review highlights progress in identity management services and the initial phase of online household registration technology pilots.
The General Department of Identification coordinated with local administrative police posts in Kandal Province to distribute residence booklets (K2) and family booklets (K4) to citizens for official residence registration. This update clarifies the official documentation process for residence verification, which supports various civil and administrative services.
This update describes the issuance of Khmer National Identification Cards, residence books, and family books in Kep province, detailing eligibility criteria and required documents. It provides enduring reference on identification documentation procedures critical for resident status verification and public administration.
The General Department of Identification in Battambang province distributed Khmer National ID cards, Residence Books (K2), and Family Books (K4) to citizens, clarifying the purpose and application of these documents within the identification and civil registration framework.
The General Department of Identification distributed Khmer National Identity Cards to teachers and students in Battambang Province, detailing their official uses and procedures for renewing expired or soon-to-expire cards. This provides lasting reference for the role and application of national ID cards in administrative and civil processes.
This update reports on a progress review meeting concerning the draft official Prakas on the procedures for electronic residence registration, management, and complaint handling, reflecting ongoing regulatory development with long-term institutional significance.
The General Department of Identification conducted an inspection of public feedback and requests collected through comment boxes placed at identification service locations in Phnom Penh. A working group, led by a deputy director and representing the department’s leadership, opened the boxes for review and resolution of the issues raised.
The General Department of Identification released a summary of 2022 activities by its identification service and rapid response working group. The update details usage of the GDI eServices application, the volume of citizen inquiries handled, and the main communication channels available for addressing identification service issues.
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