How Do I register for an eCitizen Account?

How Do I Register for an eCitizen Account? An “eCitizen” account typically refers to an online platform used by the Kenyan Government to provide various services to citizens and residents. These major services include applying for government documents, making payments, and accessing valuable information.

Often, new users on the portal are not sure how to register for an eCitizen account. To register for a Kenyan, you must have an identification document. Foreigners are required to have a passport and foreign nationals an alien card.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your eCitizen Account

1. Visit the eCitizen Website: Open a web browser such as Firefox, or Chrome and navigate to the official eCitizen website for Kenya. You can search for “Kenya eCitizen” in your preferred search engine and click on the first search engine result you will get.
2. Account Registration: Look for a “Create an Account” or “Register” button on the website’s homepage. Click on it to start the registration process.
3. Select account type: Select the account type that best suits you. In this case, if you are a Kenyan select citizen.
4. Personal Information: For validation, you will be prompted to provide personal information such as your ID number, first name, and birth year. Make sure you click on the validate button for the system to check if your details correspond with what is recorded on the government side.
5. System confirmation: If you are already registered, you will get a message that you have an existing account. You should proceed to sign in with your username and password. If you don’t have an account, the system will take you to the next screen where you enter your contact details.
6. Verification: The registration process involves a verification step. This is done through an SMS code sent to your phone or email. Thus be sure you provide your details.
7. Creating a Password: Set a strong and secure password for your account. This password will be used to log in to your eCitizen account. The password must include uppercase, lowercase characters, special characters and numerals.
8. Photo: Upload your passport-size photo. Make sure the size is correct, and remember to adjust the photo after uploading to your desired positioning.
9. Login: After successfully creating your account, you can log in using your email/username and password.

Exploring eCitizen Services

Once you’ve created your account and logged in, access the dashboard to explore the various services offered by eCitizen. There are over 5,000 government services that include applying for documents like birth certificates, passports, good conduct, business registration, and more. The portal is also useful when making payments for government-related transactions.

Follow the Instructions on the eCitizen Portal

Each service has specific instructions on how to proceed. Follow the instructions provided to complete your desired tasks.

Remember that specific steps might change, and new features might have been added to the eCitizen platform since my last update. But this guide is sufficient to answer the question, ‘How do I register for an eCitizen Account?’

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