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When must an ID card be replaced?
Under Article 4 of the Law “On the identity card of a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” an ID card must be replaced if its validity period expires; the holder’s surname, first name, patronymic or address (place of residence) changes; the card, including its electronic carrier (chip), becomes unusable; or an error is found in the information printed on the card. After any of these circumstances arises, the citizen or their legal representative must apply to the issuing authority within one month. If the card is lost, its holder must apply immediately (Article 1). A lost or damaged card is reissued, and a different fee applies (see the table below).
Rules for children
Every citizen must obtain an ID card within one month of turning 15. A citizen under 15 may obtain an identity card upon application by a legal representative (parent, adoptive parent, guardian or custodian), or by a person appointed under a notarised power of attorney from the legal representative (Article 1 of the Law). For citizens aged 15 to 18, the application form may be submitted by the citizen or their legal representative; in either case, the teenager must sign the form. Therefore, the former approach that an ID card is issued only at age 15 is no longer in force.
How to apply
- Determine the reason for replacing the card.
- Check the required documents and fee for that reason against the table below.
- Apply in person or through a legal representative at an authorised service point, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ passport and registration offices or an ASAN service centre.
- Use the receipt to check the processing time and collection details.
An ID card is issued no later than 10 days after the application (Article 4 of the Law). Faster processing — within three working days or one working day — is available for a higher state fee. The card is issued for 10 years, or without an expiry date to people aged 55 and over. A card issued to a child under 5 is valid until the child turns 5; a card issued to a child aged 5 or older is valid until they turn 15. Cards issued before September 1, 2018, remain valid until the holder turns 25, 35 or 50, or until their surname, first name, patronymic, place of residence, marital status or military status changes.
| Holder | Validity period |
|---|---|
| Child under 5 | Until the child turns 5 |
| Aged 5–15 | Until the holder turns 15 |
| Over 15 | 10 years |
| Person aged 55 or older | No expiry date |
The following documents are required to obtain an ID card for the first time:
An application form for issuance of an ID card (Appendix No. 1, completed electronically by a responsible employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs);
The citizen’s birth certificate;
A document providing grounds for moving into residential premises, as specified in Article 2 of the Regulation on the application of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On registration at the place of residence and place of stay,” approved by Law No. 773-IQ of December 8, 1999 (if the citizen is not registered at their place of residence);
A medical certificate stating the citizen’s blood group, eye colour and height;
Proof of payment of the state fee;
If the application is submitted by the citizen’s adoptive parent, custodian or guardian, a document confirming that person’s authority;
Documents that can be obtained through the Electronic Government Information System are not required from the citizen (Article 4 of the Law).
An ID card for a citizen under 15 is issued or replaced upon application by their legal representative or by a person appointed under a notarised power of attorney from the legal representative;
Fingerprints are not taken from citizens under 15 applying for an ID card, and a medical certificate stating their eye colour and height is not required;
An ID card issued to a citizen under 15 includes their photograph but does not show their personal signature.
For citizens aged 15 to 18, the application form may be submitted by the citizen or their legal representative. In either case, the citizen aged 15 to 18 must sign the form.
If an error is found in information printed on an ID card, the card is replaced free of charge within one day of being submitted. If an error is found in information entered on the card’s electronic carrier (chip) or in state information systems, the information is corrected free of charge immediately after the card is submitted to the authority that entered the incorrect data, and no later than 30 minutes afterward (Article 5 of the Law).
State fees
The fees are set by Articles 14.3, 14.3-1 and 14.3-2 of the Law “On State Duty”:
| Service | 10 days | 3 working days | 1 working day | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issuance or replacement of an ID card (citizen aged 15 or older) | 5 manat | 50 manat | 70 manat | 14.3 |
| Issuance or replacement of an ID card (citizen under 15) | 5 manat | 25 manat | 30 manat | 14.3-2 |
| Reissuance due to loss or damage (any age) | 30 manat (10 working days) | 70 manat | 90 manat | 14.3-1 |
Verified: October 14, 2026.
