The House of Representatives has approved, by a majority vote, the 2026 Amended Civil Status Law. The draft law, consisting of four articles, aims to modernize administrative processes and support Jordan’s digital transformation.
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During a session on Monday chaired by Speaker Mazen Al-Qadi, the Council supported the decisions of the Parliamentary Legal Committee regarding the following key amendments:
1. Adoption of the Digital Identity
The most significant change is the formal adoption of the Digital Identity, defined as the electronic version of the personal identification card.
Mandatory Recognition: All government and private entities are now legally required to accept the digital identity as a valid proof of identity.
Official Platforms: The recognized digital ID is the one issued through electronic applications approved by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship.
2. Digital Address and Correspondence
The law introduces the concept of a "Digital Mail Address."
Mandated Reporting: Every Jordanian over the age of 18 must declare their physical address and their digital mail address to the Civil Status Department.
Updates: Citizens are required to notify the department of any change to these addresses within 30 days.
Purpose: This digital address will be used for official judicial, administrative, and financial notifications.
3. Fines for Lost Documents
The Council approved new regulations regarding the issuance of replacement IDs or Family Books:
First Time: A written pledge to pay 10 JOD.
Second Time (within 3 years): A written pledge to pay 15 JOD (reduced from the initially proposed 30 JOD) plus standard fees.
Subsequent Losses: A written pledge to pay 25 JOD (reduced from the initially proposed 100 JOD) plus standard fees.
Objectives of the Amendment
The government highlighted several primary reasons for these legislative changes:
Digital Transformation: Moving toward a paperless administration by integrating digital identity into the legal framework.
Legal Authority: Providing the digital ID with the same legal weight and evidentiary power as the physical card.
Security and Privacy: Enabling citizens to complete transactions electronically in a secure and reliable manner that protects personal data.
Efficiency: Facilitating faster interactions between citizens and various institutions while keeping pace with international best practices in electronic transactions.
The law will come into effect once it is published in the Official Gazette.
