National ID: First National ID cost in MalawiChiphaso cha unzika (National ID): Chiphaso choyamba

Official feesMalipiro ovomerezeka

• First National ID and collecting itChiphaso choyamba cha unzika ndi kuchitengaFreeKwaulere
  Not confirmed yetSizinatsimikiziridwe SourceGwero: Frequently asked questions, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

  NRB's FAQ says the first ID and its collection are free. We saw this in a search summary of the page.Mafunso a NRB akuti chiphaso choyamba ndi kuchitenga ndi zaulere. Tinaziwona mwachidule pofufuza tsambalo.

  We could not open the official document for this amount. Confirm it before you pay.Sitinathe kutsegula chikalata chovomerezeka cha ndalamayi. Itsimikizeni musanalipire.

What to bringZoti mutenge

• ☐ You are a Malawian citizen aged 16 or olderNdinu nzika ya Malawi ya zaka 16 kapena kuposera

  SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

• ☐ Form NR1 (application for registration), filled inFomu NR1 (yofunsira kulembetsa), yodzazidwa

  NR1 has sections for two witnesses and for a Village Head's recommendation.NR1 ili ndi malo a mboni ziwiri ndi a malingaliro a Mfumu ya mudzi.

  SourceGwero: Form NR1: application for registration, NRB · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

• ☐ Proof you are a citizen: a copy of your birth certificate, or two witnesses who have National IDsUmboni woti ndinu nzika: kope la satifiketi ya kubadwa, kapena mboni ziwiri zokhala ndi ziphaso

  SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

• ☐ Go in person for fingerprints and a photograph (your card is issued after 30 days)Pitani nokha kuti mutengedwe zala ndi chithunzi (chiphaso chimatuluka patatha masiku 30)

  SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

Can I do this online?Kodi ndingachite izi pa intaneti?

1. 1. OnlinePa intaneti: NRB's FAQ says you can pre-register online, but you must go to an NRB office for fingerprints and a photo.Mafunso a NRB akuti mungalembetse pa intaneti poyamba, koma muyenera kupita ku ofesi ya NRB kuti mutengedwe zala ndi chithunzi. SourceGwero: Frequently asked questions, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07
2. 2. In personKupita nokha: Go to the NRB District Registration Office with form NR1 and your proof of citizenship; your fingerprints and photo are taken.Pitani ku ofesi ya NRB ndi fomu NR1 ndi umboni wa unzika; mumatengedwa zala ndi chithunzi. SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07
3. 3. In personKupita nokha: Your card is issued after 30 days.Chiphaso chanu chimatuluka patatha masiku 30. SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

• NRB says you should not pay extra fees to District Councils for NRB services.NRB ikuti musalipire ndalama zina ku District Council pa ntchito za NRB. SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

How to payMomwe mungalipire

• NRB fees are paid at the Treasury Cashier.Malipiro a NRB amaperekedwa ku Treasury Cashier. SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07
• ID fees can also be paid through NBS Bank: its mobile app, USSD, Bank Pafupi agents or bank tellers.Malipiro a chiphaso angaperekedwenso kudzera ku NBS Bank: pulogalamu yake ya foni, USSD, Bank Pafupi kapena ku kauntala ya banki. SourceGwero: NRB in partnership with NBS Bank launch e-payment system · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07
• NRB says you should not pay extra fees to District Councils for NRB services.NRB ikuti musalipire ndalama zina ku District Council pa ntchito za NRB. SourceGwero: National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau · checked 2026-11-07kuyang'aniridwa 2026-11-07

Official officesMaofesi ovomerezeka

National Registration Bureau officesMaofesi a National Registration Bureau. NRB registration is done by District Registration Offices in each District Commissioner's office. NRB does not publish office phone numbers or opening hours; use the call centre.Kulembetsa kwa NRB kumachitika ku maofesi olembetsera m'maofesi a District Commissioner aliyense. NRB sinafalitse manambala a maofesi kapena nthawi zotsegulira; gwiritsani ntchito malo oimbira foni.

• NRB Headquarters and call centreLikulu la NRB ndi malo oimbira foni: Private Bag B318, Capital City, Lilongwe 3Private Bag B318, Capital City, Lilongwe 3 · 0111 776 234, 0111 700 700, 488
• NRB District Registration Office, BalakaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Balaka: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), BalakaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Balaka
• NRB District Registration Office, BlantyreOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Blantyre: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), BlantyreKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Blantyre
• NRB District Registration Office, ChikwawaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Chikwawa: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), ChikwawaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Chikwawa
• NRB District Registration Office, ChiradzuluOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Chiradzulu: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), ChiradzuluKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Chiradzulu
• NRB District Registration Office, ChitipaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Chitipa: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), ChitipaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Chitipa
• NRB District Registration Office, DedzaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Dedza: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), DedzaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Dedza
• NRB District Registration Office, DowaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Dowa: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), DowaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Dowa
• NRB District Registration Office, KarongaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Karonga: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), KarongaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Karonga
• NRB District Registration Office, KasunguOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Kasungu: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), KasunguKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Kasungu
• NRB District Registration Office, LikomaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Likoma: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), LikomaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Likoma
• NRB District Registration Office, LilongweOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Lilongwe: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), LilongweKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Lilongwe
• NRB District Registration Office, MachingaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Machinga: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), MachingaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Machinga
• NRB District Registration Office, MangochiOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Mangochi: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), MangochiKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Mangochi
• NRB District Registration Office, MchinjiOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Mchinji: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), MchinjiKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Mchinji
• NRB District Registration Office, MulanjeOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Mulanje: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), MulanjeKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Mulanje
• NRB District Registration Office, MwanzaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Mwanza: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), MwanzaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Mwanza
• NRB District Registration Office, MzimbaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Mzimba: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), MzimbaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Mzimba
• NRB District Registration Office, NenoOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Neno: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), NenoKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Neno
• NRB District Registration Office, Nkhata BayOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Nkhata Bay: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), Nkhata BayKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Nkhata Bay
• NRB District Registration Office, NkhotakotaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Nkhotakota: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), NkhotakotaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Nkhotakota
• NRB District Registration Office, NsanjeOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Nsanje: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), NsanjeKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Nsanje
• NRB District Registration Office, NtcheuOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Ntcheu: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), NtcheuKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Ntcheu
• NRB District Registration Office, NtchisiOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Ntchisi: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), NtchisiKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Ntchisi
• NRB District Registration Office, PhalombeOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Phalombe: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), PhalombeKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Phalombe
• NRB District Registration Office, RumphiOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Rumphi: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), RumphiKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Rumphi
• NRB District Registration Office, SalimaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Salima: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), SalimaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Salima
• NRB District Registration Office, ThyoloOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Thyolo: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), ThyoloKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Thyolo
• NRB District Registration Office, ZombaOfesi ya NRB yolembetsera, Zomba: At the District Commissioner's office (District Council), ZombaKu ofesi ya District Commissioner (District Council), Zomba

Opening hours are not published officially.Nthawi zotsegulira sizinafalitsidwe movomerezeka.

SituationsMikhalidwe

• First National IDChiphaso choyamba
• Replacement (lost, damaged or expired)Kusintha (chotayika, chowonongeka kapena chotha ntchito)
• Change of detailsKusintha zambiri

All government services in KonzekeraNtchito zonse za boma mu Konzekera