NIC Application
The National Identity Card (NIC) application form is issued by the Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) and is required for every Sri Lankan citizen applying for their first NIC (from age 16) or a replacement. The official PDF is 8 pages — a 4-page form plus 4 pages of trilingual instructions.
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Order NowWho needs this form
Every citizen turning 16, and anyone applying for a replacement or updated NIC.
How to use it
- 1. Download the official application form below (free) — it's 8 pages: the 4-page form plus instructions in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
- 2. Fill it in and get it certified by your Grama Niladhari as required.
- 3. Print it — or let PrintNow print it for you.
- 4. Submit at your Divisional Secretariat or DRP office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a colour printout for my NIC application?
The application form itself is fine in black & white. If DRP's e-Services portal asks for a colour confirmation-letter printout, use PrintNow's colour printing option for that specific document.