Identity & civil status · Checked 2026-10-03
Replace a lost or damaged National Identity Card
The NIC is the main ID for citizens aged 18 and over, and the user ID for most government e-services.
| Who can apply | Mauritian citizens whose ID card is lost, stolen or damaged. |
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| Authority | Mauritius National Identity Card Unit |
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| Online | No: biometrics are taken in person |
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| How long it takes | Not published |
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| Valid for | Not stated on the card for adults |
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Fees
| First replacement | Rs 350 |
| Second replacement | Rs 700 |
| Third and subsequent | Rs 1,000 |
Documents to bring
- Police memo / declaration of loss from your local police station
- Recent birth certificate
- Any other photo ID you still have (passport, driving licence)
Steps
- Report the loss at your nearest police station and get a memo.
- Go to an NIC Unit with the memo and your birth certificate.
- Have your photo, fingerprints and signature taken.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- Collect the new card when notified.
Where to go
- National Identity Card Unit: Port Louis
Registrar General Building, Port Louis
Tel:
Weekdays - NIC Unit: Rose Hill
NPF Building, Rose Hill
Tel:
Weekdays - NIC Units: Goodlands and Mahébourg
Goodlands / Mahébourg
Tel:
Weekdays
Common problems
- Arriving without the police memo: you will be sent back.
- Your MauPass and bank access may be blocked until the card number is re-verified.
Tips
- If the card was stolen, say so at the police station: it protects you against identity fraud.
