New Taipei City Adjusts Administrative Divisions, Reissuing 100,000 ID Cards

New Taipei City in Taiwan is adjusting its administrative divisions in the districts of Linkou, Tamsui, and Wugu, a change that will necessitate the reissuance of approximately 104,000 resident identification cards and 62,000 household registration books. The city's Civil Affairs Bureau has prepared for the transition, offering convenient services for residents affected by the new administrative boundaries.

Residents in the affected areas will receive notification letters from their local household registration offices. These offices will provide on-site consultations, free document replacements, and streamlined application processes. The adjustments, which include the creation of new villages like Kanding, Xinshi, Xinlin, Lixing, Touhu, Wenhhu, and Fangzhou, are designed to reflect recent population growth, urban development, and evolving living patterns within these districts.

The Civil Affairs Bureau stated that existing identification documents bearing the old village names remain valid until they are replaced. The changes do not affect residents' voting rights in the upcoming local elections. Furthermore, current village and neighborhood chiefs will temporarily serve in the newly established or adjusted areas until the next local elections, ensuring continuity in local governance.

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The adjustments are made to respond to local population growth, urban development, and changes in living circles, thereby achieving a more balanced distribution of grassroots service capacity through reasonable adjustments of village divisions and service areas.