January 10, 2022

The EBC extends the deadline for expired ID cards

By Shirvan Williams

All identification cards issued by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) that are currently expired or due to expire, will now be valid until March 31, 2022. According to a statement from the commission:

“The extension of the expiry date of identification cards is instituted in accordance with Registration Rules 31(5) and (6) of the Representation of the People Act, Chap. 2:01 and is a further extension to that which ended on December 31, 2021.”

The commission further explained that this has become necessary, mostly because of the ongoing requirements of public health regulations and its effects on the Commission’s
Operations.

The EBC, therefore, had to:

Facilitate those persons who were unable to make an appointment to renew their expired ID cards before the December 31, 2021 extension deadline.

Manage the number of persons visiting our offices to ensure health and safety considerations under the current Pandemic.

The EBC further reminded the public that as of September 2021 all transactions, with the exception of the collection of ID cards, require an appointment. Appointments can be made at the EBC’s online appointment system at https://appointments.ebctt.com

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