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WHY register?

Make it EASY to VERIFY yourself with your UNIQUE digital ID. Watch me.

Am I ELIGIBLE?

National ID is the legal digital ID for Samoan citizens and residents.

WHEN to register?

Registrations will start in the 2027 mass registration – where registration comes to you.

Have a question? You might find your answer here

About us

The National ID is a government service that provides the unique legal national digital identity for citizens and residents of Samoa. By law, this service is administered by the Samoa Bureau of Statistics, under the oversight, guidance and quality assurance of the National ID Advisory Board, ensuring that advancements in national digital identity comply with the Act.
To address the urgent need for a National ID, the Cabinet has established a Special Committee consisting of three ministers and nine members to facilitate its swift implementation – the National ID Advisory Board will take over once operational.
Through the national policy, we strive for a Samoa where everyone can be seen, served and supported while protecting people’s rights – connecting them to the services they need.
By linking biometric authentication directly to your birth certificate, we are dedicated to providing a secure and unique digital identity that allows you to easily verify yourself and ensures you receive the services and benefits you are entitled to

Cabinet
Minister – Samoa Bureau of Statistics Hon. Moefaauouo Julius Ah Kui Tafuna’i
National ID Advisory Board (yet to be onboarded)
National ID Cabinet Special Committee

Ministers – Finance, SBS and CIT

Members – SBS, MOF, CBS, MCIT, MEC, SNPF, OAG, SCCI and SUNGO

Samoa Bureau of Statistics Government Statistician (Registrar General)
National ID Division

National ID Day

Over 380 international organisations – including governments, development agencies, non-profit organisations, civil society organisations, institutions of public interest and private sector organisations- support the call to recognise 16 September as Identity Day.

Five countries have officially declared 16 September as their National Identity Day. Our 2027 goal includes having Samoa add to this number.

Why 16 September? It is in commemoration of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16:9 which calls for the provision of legal identity for all by 2030, including birth registration. Having proof of one’s identity is a fundamental human right – inclusion, protection and empowerment are the fundamentals of identity.

Want to be your own ambassador? Visit Identity Day Campaign.