How to Change Name or Date of Birth on a Kenyan ID (2025 Guide)

Changing details such as your name, date of birth, or other personal information on a Kenyan ID is possible through the Department of Civil Registration. This process is done through eCitizen and Huduma Centres. Below is a step-by-step guide with requirements, costs, and official links.

Why You Need to Amend Your ID

Common reasons for updating details include:

• Correcting spelling mistakes.
• Updating your date of birth.
• Reflecting a name change after marriage or divorce.
• Aligning ID details with your birth certificate, passport, or academic documents.

At Luvisia Digital, we offer ID Amendment Services to make the process easier.

Requirements for ID Amendment in Kenya

Before applying, make sure you have the following:

• Original and copy of your National ID.
• Birth certificate (for date of birth changes).
• Marriage certificate or divorce decree (for name changes).
• Deed poll (for official name changes published in the Kenya Gazette).
• Police abstract (if your ID is lost).
• Application fee (KES 1,000–1,500 depending on changes).

See more from the official eCitizen ID Services Portal.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing ID Details in Kenya

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

Collect all supporting documents that justify your change. For a date of birth amendment, ensure your birth certificate matches the new details.

Step 2: Fill Out the Application

• Visit a Huduma Centre or the Registrar of Persons office.
• Request the ID amendment form and fill it in carefully.

👉 You can also initiate some services on the Huduma Kenya website.

Step 3: Gazette Notice (for Name Changes)

If you are changing your name, you must register a Deed Poll and publish it in the Kenya Gazette.

Step 4: Submit & Pay Fees

Submit your form together with supporting documents and pay the applicable fee (KES 1,000–1,500).

Step 5: Collect Your Updated ID

Processing usually takes 4–8 weeks. You’ll be notified to collect your new ID at the Huduma Centre or Registrar of Persons office.

Costs for ID Amendment in Kenya

• Minor corrections (spelling errors): KES 1,000
• Major changes (date of birth, name change): KES 1,500
• Lost ID replacement: KES 1,000

Useful Official Links

• eCitizen ID Services Portal
• Huduma Kenya ID Services
• Kenya Gazette (Name Change Notices)

Updating your Kenyan ID details is straightforward if you have the right documents. Whether it’s correcting your date of birth or updating your name, always start early since the process can take several weeks.

Need help? Luvisia Digital offers Kenyan ID Amendment Assistance to guide you step by step, saving you time and stress.