The Embassy
Change of Particulars
Updating name, address, or other details on your Kenyan ID.
Information
Change of Particulars
- All Kenyans aged 18 and above are eligible to be issued a National Identity Card.
- Persons who acquired Kenyan citizenship by registration are also entitled to a National ID.
- If you have lost Kenyan citizenship, you must first apply to regain it before applying for any other Kenyan documents.
- Kenyans holding 1st-generation ID cards are required to apply for the 2nd-generation ID.
- Please bring the original and a copy of your valid Kenyan passport.
- Please bring the original and a copy of your Kenyan birth certificate.
- Please bring a copy of your parents' Kenyan ID card(s).
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