THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to efficiently deliver National Identification Cards to first-time registrants, emphasising a maximum waiting period of six weeks from the application date, provided there are no complications during the verification process.
Acknowledging the necessity of conducting monthly cross-matching of fingerprints to prevent multiple registrations, GECOM explained that this routine procedure occasionally causes slight delays in the issuance of ID cards.

The commission’s primary focus remains ensuring the integrity of the National Register of Registrants by avoiding duplicate entries.
In light of this, GECOM urged applicants to promptly check with the respective Registration Offices about the availability of their Identification Cards and collect them at the earliest convenience.

Likewise, existing registrants seeking alterations or replacements of their ID cards were advised to visit the Registration Office within two weeks of their application for prompt collection.
A comprehensive list of contact numbers for all GECOM Registration Offices can be found on the official website at https://gecom.org.gy/public/home/contact.
Notably, the ongoing registration process will end on November 30, 2023, urging all eligible individuals, aged 14 and above, meeting the specified citizenship criteria, to visit the respective GECOM Registration Office for registration.

Moreover, GECOM assured that the current registration exercise facilitates necessary updates for existing registrants, including corrections or changes to personal details, occupations, and addresses.

For additional information, individuals are directed to visit GECOM’s website at www.gecom.org.gy, follow their Facebook page ‘Guyana Elections Commission’, or contact 225-0277-9 or 223-9653.