Section 5: National Identity Card

5. National Identity Card (1) Every person who makes an application under this Act shall be issued with an identity card. [Issue 7] N18 – 2 (2) Every identity card shall contain, in electronic form or otherwise— (a) the surname, first name and, where applicable, the surname at birth of the person; (b) the date of birth of the person; (c) the gender of the person; (d) the photograph of the person; (e) the signature or thumbprint of the person; (f) the NIC number; (g) the date of issue; and (h) such other information as may be prescribed. (2A) Notwithstanding subsection (2) (e), an identity card need not contain— (a) the signature of the person where he is unable to sign his name; and (b) the thumbprint of the person where he is certified by a medical practitioner in the public service to be unable to provide his thumbprint by reason of any permanent infirmity or permanent disability. (3) Every identity card shall be— (a) valid for such period; and (b) renewed by the holder in such form and manner, as may be prescribed. (4) Every holder of an identity card shall apply for a new identity card on the occurrence of such events or for such reasons as may be prescribed. [S. 5 amended by s. 15 (d) of Act 20 of 2009 w.e.f. 16 September 2013.]