The National Identity Card (abbreviation: NIC) is the identity document in use in Sri Lanka. It is compulsory for all Sri Lankan citizens who are fifteen years of age and older to have their NICs. NICs are issued by the Department for Registration of Persons. The Registration of Persons Act No. 32 of 1968 as amended by Act Nos 28 and 37 of 1971, Act No. 11 of 1981 and Act No. 8 of 2016 legislates the issuance and usage of NICs.