Divisional Secretariat - Harispattuwa - Issuing of Certificates

National Identity Cards

Obtaing National Identity Card for the first time

Basic requirements to be met to apply for a National Identity Card.

Every person who is a citizen of Sri Lanka and who has attained or attains the age of 15 years shall apply for a National Identity card.

Submitting an application.

Applicant	Application Certifying officer
School Applicant	Principal or Parivenadhipathi
Applicants who have fulfilled the above basic requirements	Applicants who have fulfilled the above basic requirements, Grama Niladhari of the area of residence. (Counter signature of the Divisional Secretary is mandatory)
Estate residents who have fulfilled the above basic qualifications	Estate Superintendent

Documents to be submitted along with the application

Duly completed application (Form D.R.P/1,7,8)
Birth certificate or extract of the birth registry certified by the Additional District Registrar.
ICAO standard photograph obtained within 06 month period.
Receipt of payment of application fee.

For more Details - https://drp.gov.lk/en/normal.php

Obtaining a new National Identity card for a lost National Identity card

A person who has lost his National Identity card should immediately report to the nearest police station and should apply for a new National Identity card in place of the lost National Identity card without delay.

Submitting an application.

Applicant	Application Certifying officer
In case of an estate resident whose National Identity card has been lost	Estate Superintendent
In case of any applicant who is not an estate resident whose National Identity card has been lost,	Through Grama Niladhari (Counter signature of the Divisional Secretary is mandatory)Through Grama Niladhari (Counter signature of the Divisional Secretary is mandatory)

It is mandatory for every applicant to forward the application through the relevant certifying officer.

Levy of Fees / Fines

Fee for issuance of a new National Identity card in place of a lost National Identity card. - Rs.1000.00
Fee for sending National Identity card by registered post under normal service. - Rs.120.00

The aforesaid fees can be paid through the certifying officers certifying the application.

Documents to be submitted along with the application

Duly completed application (Form D.R.P/1,7,8)
Original copy of the police complaint
Birth certificate or extract of the birth registry certified by the Additional District Registrar.
ICAO standard photograph obtained within 06 month period.
Receipt of payment of application fee.

For more Details - https://drp.gov.lk/en/normal.php

Amending National Identity card

Circumstances in which the National Identity card should be amended

In the event that a National Identity card is damaged or information on it has been deleted or is illegible or the information mentioned is about to become illegible or information on the Identity card has changed or realizing that the identity card contains incorrect information, should apply for an amendment of National Identity card immediately.

Submitting an application.

Applicant	Application Certifying officer
In case of an estate resident who requires to amend the National Identity card	Estate Superintendent
In case of any non estate resident applicant who requires amending the National Identity card.	Grama Niladhari of the area of residence (Counter signature of the Divisional Secretary is mandatory)

It is mandatory for every applicant to forward the application through the relevant certifying officer.

Levy of Fees

Fee for issuance of amended National Identity card - Rs.500.00
Fee for sending National Identity card by registered post under normal service.- Rs.120.00

Documents to be submitted along with the application

Duly completed application (Form D.R.P/1,7,8)
Previously used National Identity card
Birth certificate or extract of the birth registry certified by the Additional District Registrar.
ICAO standard photograph obtained within 06 month period.
Receipt of payment of application fee.

For more Details - https://drp.gov.lk/en/normal.php

Obtaining National Identity card under One Day Service

Obtaining National Identity card under One Day Service

Under the One day service, National Identity cards are issued for people who need to obtain the National Identity cards urgently.

One day service is available at the Head Office of the Department of Registration of Persons and at the Galle Provincial office.. Applicants can obtain this service by visiting Terminal D on the 9th floor of the Head Office between 7.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Levy of Fees/Fines

One day service fee Rs.2000/-One day service fee Rs.2000/-
Fee for issuance of National Identity card for the first time Rs.200/-
Obtaining an amended National Identity card Rs.500/-
Obtaining a new National Identity card for a lost National Identity card Rs.1000/-
Penalty to be paid by an applicant who has not applied for a National Identity card within one year from the date of attaining 15 years of age Rs.2500/-
Under Section 19(2) of the Citizenship Act, penalty for an applicant who does not obtain a National Identity card within six months from the date of issue of the Dual Citizenship certificate. Rs.2500/-

The above fees and fines have to be paid to the shroff at the one day service.

Passports

Passports

Issue of Passports

Ordinary Passports

Passports Valid for All Countries

What are the documents required to be submitted along with the completed application form ?

Current passport with a photocopy of the Bio data page.
Photo studio acknowledgement
Original Birth Certificate of the applicant with a photocopy.
Original National Identity Card of the applicant with a photocopy
Marriage certificate with a photocopy where it is necessary (To confirm the name after marriage)
Educational Certificate related to the profession and an acceptable document to confirm your service and photocopies thereof. (Acadamic certificate & service certificate)

For Buddhist priests:

It is mandatory to submit the Samanera certificate or Higher Ordination certificate along with photocopies.

*If you already have a valid passport it should be submitted along with the application.

Where can I obtain an Application Form ?