National Identity Registration Processes

Registration for Bona Fide Malawians & Non-Malawians

An applicant for registration in the National Register shall apply to the District Registrar.
An application for national registration shall be in Form NR1 for Malawian Citizens and Form NR2 for Non-Malawian citizens.
Every application for registration in the National register shall contain all the particulars required by the Act.
If the Applicant is a non-Malawian Citizen or is a Malawian Citizen by naturalization or registration he/she shall send the application to the Chief Executive of the nearest City Council.
City Council Chief Executives are designated as District Registrars for non-Malawian citizens and citizens by naturalization or by registration.

Particulars Needed to Accompany an Application