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The National Registration Bureau (NRB) is a Government Department operating under the Ministry of Homeland Security. Established by the National Registration Act of 2010, the NRB is mandated to implement, coordinate, manage, and maintain Malawi’s National Registration and Identification System (NRIS).
As the custodian of legal identity in Malawi, the NRB plays a pivotal role in enabling citizens’ access to services, promoting national security, and supporting effective governance through the issuance and management of vital identity credentials. The Bureau is responsible for the registration and issuance of: Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, National Identity Cards for bona fide Malawian citizens, Foreign Identity Cards for eligible non-citizens residing in Malawi and Certificates of Marriage Registration
Through its work, the NRB ensures that every individual’s identity is legally recognized and securely documented laying the foundation for inclusive development and citizen empowerment.

NATIONAL ID

The Malawi National ID (NID) is a digital ID based on ICAO standards that includes the biometric and biographic data of the individuals. The NID has a unique identification number, QR Code and Machine-Readable Zone. The NID is used as legal identity and proof of citizenship. Use cases of NID are:

  • Financial Inclusion
  • e-Verification
  • e-KYC
  • Digital Payment
  • Social Services
  • e-Government Service

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National ID Linkages with public and private sectors

Public Sector
Private Sector
Department of Human Resource
Ministry of Agriculture (AIP)
Department of Immigration
Financial Intelligence Authority
Malawi Posts Corporation
Malawi Revenue Authority
National Initiative for Civic Education
Malawi Electoral Commission
FDH Bank
Credit Reference Bureau (Credit data)

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