According to the Lebanese obligation of identification, it is compulsory for all Lebanese citizens habitually resident in the Republic of Lebanon, aged 15 or older, to possess either an identity card or a passport noting that the earlier offers no benefits compared to the passport with the exception of being easier to carry in a wallet or a handbag.

It enables bearers to log into certain services on the Internet, local computers or add a digital signatures into LibreOffice ODF documents or create DigiDoc formatted containers that also allows encryption during content transfer.

When applying the name, gender, date and place of birth, digital image, ten fingerprints, palmprints, and an electronic signature in a JPEG2000 format are taken.

It is possible for a person to apply for a renewal of the ID card via a representative with a notary signed permit, provided there are no significant changes in his or hers appearance.

The Ministry of Interior has provided an e-service and a smart app that allows you to check whether your ID card is ready.

All 10 fingerprints and palm prints of the holder are taken, which is stored in paper files and which can only be accessed by a judge in closely defined circumstances.

Older ID cards, written in Arabic characters only, are still valid and of equal value, provided that less than 15 years have passed since the issue date.

The front side features the Lebanese Cedar and the words "الجمهورية اللبنانية" / République libanaise / Republic of Lebanon" "بطاقة الهوية / carte d'identité / identity card" across the top, and the following information below: It contains the following information: The format of the first row is: The format of the second row is: To check digit calculations: First, convert any non-numeric characters into numbers.

The chip stores the bearer's name, gender, date and place of birth, a digital image of their face, ten fingerprints, palmprints, and electronic signature in a JPEG2000 format.

The document number, the photo and the fingerprints can supposedly be read only by Law enforcement in the Republic of Lebanon and law enforcement agencies and some other authorities All ID card agencies have been supplied with reading devices that have been certified by the Lebanese National Office for Information Security.