The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a public warning after it was revealed that certain parties are misusing the department’s hotline number and name to obtain personal information and commit financial fraud.

According to the statement, calls have been made using numbers similar to the official hotline, including +94115226126, +0115226126, and mobile numbers 0771167739 and 0742756098, to deceive individuals. 

The department said fraudsters have also created a mobile application using the state emblem, falsely claiming to register details for a digital identity card or e‑National Identity Card.

The department stressed that it does not carry out such registrations and urged the public not to provide personal information to suspicious calls or fraudulent websites, including the fake website https://drpgov-lk[.]com, which resembles the official site of the department. 

Reiterating its position, the Department for Registration of Persons advised citizens to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to such scams. (Newswire)

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The Department for Registration of Persons announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards, which had been temporarily suspended, has resumed from today (20).

According to the department, public services, including the one‑day service, are now operational again.

The suspension was imposed on April 17 following an unexpected breakdown in the computer system, which disrupted services. 

Officials confirmed that the technical issue has since been resolved, allowing operations to recommence. (Newswire)

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A new procedure has been introduced for issuing National Identity Cards (NIC) to individuals without birth certificates.

The Government Information Department stated that the new procedure has been introduced by the Department for Registration of Persons.

Accordingly, a circular with the necessary information has been issued by the Commissioner General of the department to all the Divisional Secretaries and the Grama Niladhari Officers.

As per the circular, two separate procedures will be followed for the issuance of NICs, based on those above 40 years and those below 40 years. (NewsWire)

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