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NIDA National ID Replacement Cost

Cost of replacing a lost or damaged NIDA national ID card in Tanzania, plus the document checklist.

Application fee—
Police report fee (lost only)—
Replacement fee—
Affidavit / commissioner of oaths—
Total estimated cost—

NIDA card — replacing a lost or damaged ID

The National Identification Authority (NIDA) issues the Tanzanian national ID card (kitambulisho cha taifa). First-time issuance is free; replacement of a lost, damaged or out-of-date card costs about TZS 20,000 plus supporting documents.

The 4 replacement scenarios

  • Lost — needs a police report, an affidavit, and a letter from your mtaa/kitongoji.
  • Damaged — bring the damaged card, no police report needed.
  • Name change — needs marriage certificate or deed poll.
  • Data correction — needs an affidavit and supporting documents (birth certificate showing correct data).

Process

  1. Get any required preliminary documents (police report, affidavit, mtaa letter).
  2. Visit a NIDA office with all documents and two passport-size photos.
  3. Biometric verification (fingerprints, photo).
  4. Pay the fee at an authorised bank or via the TRA control number generated.
  5. Collect the new card after 2–6 weeks.

Why you need NIDA

Confirm exact current fees at nida.go.tz. Fees are revised periodically.

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Is the NIDA National ID Replacement Cost free?
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Are the figures up to date for 2026?
Yes. We track changes to TRA rates, statutory contributions and sector tariffs and update affected tools the same week any change is gazetted.
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Where do the formulas come from?
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