Guide to changing your date of birth on a Kenyan national ID

Kenyans who discover that the date of birth on their national identity cards is incorrect can apply to have the details corrected through the National Registration Bureau (NRB).

The process was highlighted by Huduma Kenya on Saturday, November 14, 2026, after a citizen asked whether it was possible to change the date of birth on an ID.

“Hello, it is possible to change; kindly visit a DO’s office for a change of particulars,” Huduma Kenya responded on its Facebook page.

Applicants should visit their District Officer’s (DO) office or seek guidance from a Deputy County Commissioner’s office on initiating a change of particulars request.

The National Registration Bureau provides a Change of Particulars service through its eCitizen portal. Applicants can access the service online or seek assistance from a registration office.

According to the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services, the NRB handles changes to personal details in national identity records. Its requirements include a sworn affidavit and supporting documents relevant to the requested amendment.

Applicants should prepare their national identity card and documents establishing the correct date of birth, including a birth certificate and other official records supporting the correction.

The Registration of Persons (National Integrated Identity Management System) Rules, 2020 provide for a change of particulars form. They state that applicants may attach affidavits or other documentary evidence, as applicable, to support a correction request.

The National Registration Bureau may verify the information provided before approving an amendment. Applicants should ensure their supporting records are consistent and that the requested change reflects their particulars.

The Directorate of Immigration Services advises Kenyans whose dates of birth differ between their identity cards and birth certificates to seek correction through Civil Registration Services or the National Registration Bureau.

Applicants should follow instructions from registration officers, submit any documents requested and retain proof of their follow-up application.

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