Greek citizens have just days left to issue their new Personal Number (Προσωπικός Αριθμός), as the deadline expires on November 5. The 12-digit number will serve as a permanent, lifelong identifier and is required before applying for Greece’s new national ID card.

The process allows citizens to choose the first two characters of their Personal Number, while the system automatically generates the third. Once issued, the number remains unchanged for life, even if a person changes name, address, or other personal details.

How to Obtain the Personal Number

To issue the number, users must log in to the myinfo digital platform using their TaxisNet credentials—the same used for tax services—and verify their identity through a one-time code (OTP) sent to the mobile phone registered in the National Communication Registry (EMEp).

Through the platform, citizens can review their personal data drawn from multiple public databases, including:

  • The Civil Registry (Ministry of Interior)
  • The Tax Registry (Independent Authority for Public Revenue – AADE)
  • The Social Security Registry (IDIKA S.A.)
  • The National ID Registry (Hellenic Police)
  • The National Communication Registry (EMEp)

Users must confirm the accuracy of their details—such as name, date of birth, municipality of registration, tax number (AFM), and ID number—and correct any errors through the appropriate local authority if needed.

Once verified, users select “Issue Personal Number” and choose their two preferred characters from 24 alphanumeric options (10 digits and 14 Greek letters that match Latin counterparts). The system then adds a third automatically generated character for verification purposes.

The process concludes when the user confirms issuance of the new Personal Number.

A Step Toward Greece’s Digital Future

The Personal Number initiative is part of Greece’s ongoing digital transformation in public administration. By unifying identifiers from various government databases into one permanent number, the system aims to simplify interactions with state services and enhance data security.

Citizens who fail to issue their Personal Number before November 5 may face delays in obtaining the new national ID card, which will soon replace existing identification documents.