The Ministry of Public Security will accelerate the advancement of identity card registration fingerprint information
August 21 21:01:07, 2025
The Ministry of Public Security has announced that it will speed up the integration of fingerprint information into national ID cards, enhancing security and reducing identity fraud. According to an official from the Ministry, all illegal activities involving the purchase, sale, or misuse of others' identification documents will face strict legal consequences. Law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to combat these crimes while accelerating the nationwide rollout of fingerprint registration for resident ID cards, which was initiated earlier this year. These measures aim to ensure the safety, reliability, and authenticity of personal identification.
As a crucial legal document, the ID card is used by citizens to prove their identity in various daily activities. Since 2004, the Ministry of Public Security has been responsible for reissuing second-generation ID cards across the country. These cards use non-contact IC technology, allowing both visual and machine-readable functions. The embedded chip features advanced digital anti-counterfeiting technology, making them highly secure. Over the past decade, more than 1.2 billion second-generation ID cards have been issued, and they are now widely used in different sectors of society.
In recent years, with the renewal of second-generation IDs, the Ministry has conducted multiple special operations to clean up and rectify issues related to identity cards. These efforts have addressed problems such as duplicate identities and reduced the prevalence of identity-related crimes. Through targeted crackdowns, law enforcement has dismantled several criminal networks involved in identity theft and fraud.
The newly revised "Identity Card Law" requires citizens to register their fingerprints when applying for, renewing, or replacing their ID cards. This addition significantly improves the card’s anti-counterfeiting capabilities. It also allows social security units to quickly and accurately verify the match between the person and the ID, helping prevent identity misuse. Currently, over 16,000 police stations nationwide have begun implementing fingerprint registration, with a full rollout expected by the end of the year. Citizens who choose to replace their ID cards early can visit their local police station to obtain a new card with fingerprint data.
An official from the Ministry emphasized that when a citizen presents an ID card, the organization using it is responsible for verifying both the person and the document. If verification is not properly conducted and it leads to infringement of the citizen's rights, the organization may be held legally accountable. The public security agencies will continue to promote awareness and encourage proper ID verification practices. For any illegal activities involving identity card trafficking, the police will investigate and punish them according to the law, protecting citizens’ rights.
Additionally, the Ministry is working on establishing a national reporting system for lost ID cards, aiming to improve the process of reporting and recovering stolen documents. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the security and integrity of the national identification system.