Civil Affairs clarifies rules for keeping old ID documents
Saudi Civil Affairs confirms citizens may keep old ID documents under certain conditions, and outlines digital ID services available via Absher.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Civil Affairs Agency at the Ministry of Interior has confirmed that citizens are allowed to keep their old official documents.
In a statement on X, Civil Affairs said that both male and female citizens may retain their old documents, such as the national ID card or family record, when these are replaced.
It noted that old documents can be kept after they are replaced and perforated to prevent further use.
National ID card services
The Civil Affairs Agency also outlined the national ID card services available through the Absher app.
It added that these services allow citizens to renew their national ID card, or request a replacement for a lost or damaged card, without visiting Civil Affairs offices.
To use the service, users must log in to the Absher app, go to "My Services," select Civil Affairs, then National ID services, and choose the required service.