Although all K.S. citizens are required to maintain up-to-date NICs, in most cases, citizens are not required to be physically present with the cardholder at all times (certain individuals including registered sex offenders, released felons, and others are required to possess cards in public however). Generally speaking, failure to surrender a NIC when requested by relevant authorities, may yield alternative means for identification (such as a driver's license), or a refusal of service. The card is vital for law enforcement authorities in identifying suspects, and failure to surrender a NIC (or number) may result in additional charges. Intentional misuse or abuse of NICs is punishable by law, and failure to register or renew a NIC may result in statutory fines.
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| - National Identification Card (Sierra)
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| - Although all K.S. citizens are required to maintain up-to-date NICs, in most cases, citizens are not required to be physically present with the cardholder at all times (certain individuals including registered sex offenders, released felons, and others are required to possess cards in public however). Generally speaking, failure to surrender a NIC when requested by relevant authorities, may yield alternative means for identification (such as a driver's license), or a refusal of service. The card is vital for law enforcement authorities in identifying suspects, and failure to surrender a NIC (or number) may result in additional charges. Intentional misuse or abuse of NICs is punishable by law, and failure to register or renew a NIC may result in statutory fines.
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| - Sierra nationality and family register
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| - Front and back side of the English-only version card
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| - National Identification Card
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| - Although all K.S. citizens are required to maintain up-to-date NICs, in most cases, citizens are not required to be physically present with the cardholder at all times (certain individuals including registered sex offenders, released felons, and others are required to possess cards in public however). Generally speaking, failure to surrender a NIC when requested by relevant authorities, may yield alternative means for identification (such as a driver's license), or a refusal of service. The card is vital for law enforcement authorities in identifying suspects, and failure to surrender a NIC (or number) may result in additional charges. Intentional misuse or abuse of NICs is punishable by law, and failure to register or renew a NIC may result in statutory fines. Since 1990, NICs have been automatically issued to previously non-cardholding citizens when their births or adoptions were registered into the Sierran family register, although NICs for minors are slightly different from their adult counterparts as they contain an additional string that identifies them with their parents or legal guardians. The 10 alphanumeric code issued in the minor's NIC is carried over to the adult NIC when the minor turns 18. Cards are also given to newly naturalized citizens, and are often presented to the cardholder shortly after making the oath of naturalization. Generally, NICs can be renewed whenever the family register has been updated either by the cardholder themselves or the family member responsible for updating the register. Most counties allow up to two renewals (ideally once every 3 ½ years) free of charge, after which each subsequent renewal is charged $20 to process. As a countermeasure to identity theft, each new card contains special biometric information which invalidates all previous cards from use. Old cards are encouraged to be returned to the state, which can be recycled and reprinted into new cards. Since its introduction in 1933 alongside the family register, the NIC has been the subject of controversy and criticism. Instances of "card holdouts", or individuals who refused to register for a NIC, were prevalent as late a the 1970s nationwide, and continues today in small cases, mostly in the Styxie where opposition has historically been the fiercest. Supporters claim that the card serves as a universal and efficient means for government agencies and organizations across the nation to identify citizens, and allows agencies to share information if needed without directly needing the cardholder. Opponents have objected to the card and the family register for a variety of reasons including state invasion of privacy, unnecessary bureaucracy, and inconvenience for citizens who must be renew the card every five years.
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